Download or read book Administrative Anti-fraud Measures Within the European Union written by Agnieszka Aleksandra Murawska and published by Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the European Union, fraud attracts constant media attention and public concern. This book focuses on the fight against fraud, conducted at the European Community level by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Emphasis is placed on OLAF's role in strengthening the effectiveness of prevention and the detection of irregularities and fraud, its co-operation with national law enforcement authorities, follow-up of investigations, and sanctions. The book also describes the legal position of individuals subject to OLAF investigations in the light of the existing jurisdiction of the EC courts. It also examines immunities and privileges of the Community officials during internal investigations, the protection of whistleblowers, and witnesses. Finally, the book determines the scope for supervision and judicial review of OLAF decisions.