Stakeholders in the National Consensus on Crime have expressed concern that the Government is no longer prioritising the introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) in Jamaica.
The private sector and civil society groups have also taken issue with the Government's proposal to amend the enabling legislation for the Integrity Commission.
In a media release, the stakeholders expressed concern that these two decisions could damage Jamaica's reputation as they would appear to represent a public repudiation of the country's national commitment to the fight against money-laundering.
The Stakeholders are concerned that the proposed abandonment of the UWOs and the weakening of the Integrity Commission could be seen as signaling a lessening of Jamaica's commitment to prevent money laundering.
The groups say this could affect Jamaica's standing with the Financial Action Task Force, the International Monetary Fund and International Development Partners, and possibly even result in Jamaica's reinstatement on the Grey List.
The private sector and civil society groups are urging the Government to reconsider any action that could undermine the fight against corruption and could cost Jamaica its hard-won reputation with the major International agencies.
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