70. Are reporting entities required to enforce enhanced due diligence policies and procedures regarding politically exposed persons?

Slovakia

Slovakia

Answer
Yes
Source

GRECO FOURTH EVALUATION ROUND Corruption prevention in respect of members of parliament, judges and prosecutors. https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=09000016806ca488

Comment

In the Slovak Republic,  prosecutors enjoy an appropriate level of autonomy and do not appear to be
exposed to undue influence. Instructions must be in writing so their legality can be controlled if necessary. The APPS contains a catalogue of guarantees of such noninterference, including an extensive list of prohibited undue (negative) instructions. The existing rules are clear and unambiguous and appear to meet the requirements of impartiality and independence. Issuing an unlawful instruction may trigger the commencement of disciplinary proceedings and, where such an instruction is issued with a view to unduly influencing proceedings, criminal proceedings may also be launched (under Articles 340 and 341 of the Criminal Code which establish criminal liability for failure to report or stop the commission of a criminal offence). 

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