Civic Democrats suggest harsher sentences for corruption amongst public office holders.

Petr Nečas, the leader of the Civic Democrats, has suggested that sentences for corruption be increased by two to three years for persons who are in public or government office. The measure is one of eleven proposals that the Civic Democrats presented as part of a plan to fight corruption. Further, the party has suggested introducing Corruption Impact Assessments that would determine whether new proposals for a change of legislation have the potential to increase corruption. Mr. Nečas said he was also looking to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and suggested that three ministries be closed down. The Civic Democrats’ leader did not specify which ones he had in mind.