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The UK Bribery Act A Guide For Companies
The Bribery Act came into force in 2011 and there is a lot of confusion regarding what it covers and they way in which it will require a change in the way businesses operate. This section aims to provide a handy guide to the new law with a series of question and answers to help businesses ensure they comply.
If you need further advice on the Bribery Act and its implications for your business please call us on 0800 652 5559
Firstly it should be noted that the Act deals only with bribery – not other forms of white collar crime.
Your organisation may be liable for failing to prevent a person from bribing on your behalf but only if that person performs services for you in business. It is very unlikely therefore that you will be liable for the actions of someone who simply supplies goods to you
- There is a full defence if you can show you had adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery.
- You do not need to put bribery prevention procedures in place if there is no risk of bribery on your behalf
- Hospitality is not prohibited by the Act
- Facilitation payments are bribes under the Act just as they are under the old law
We recently held a seminar on Bribery & Corruption:
Details of the various aspects of the new laws are covered in the question and answer pages below:
What is Covered by the Act?
Advice on the activities that are covered by the Act and where a business can obtain more information.
Read moreWhen could my Organisation be Liable?
Advice on who's activities could make you liable for penalties under the Bribery Act.
Read moreWhat should we do to Defend against a Prosecution under the Bribery Act?
Advice on the steps a business should take to ensure they are not liable to prosecution under the Act.
Read moreHow do we assess our risk from the Bribery Act?
Simple and practical steps a business can take to reduce their risks of prosecution.
Read moreDo I need complex procedures in place even if there is no risk?
Advice on the appropriate level process that should be added to your business operations in order to comply.
Read moreDo I need to do Due Diligence on all my Suppliers?
Is my business at risk if I use suppliers who might themselves contravene the Bribery act rules? What should I do to protect my business
Read moreShould I employ advisers to help manage my risk?
Advice on when it might be appropriate to engage outside advice to help manage risks relating to the Bribery Act.
Read moreCan I still provide hospitality?
What limits are there, if any, to my entertaining customers and potential customers?
Read moreAre Facilitation Payments allowed?
To what extent can facilitation payments be made under the terms of the Bribery Act.
Read moreBasically what does the Act Cover?
The fundamental aspects of the new law and who it applies to.
Read moreAre there any Grey Areas?
Location of operations, use of sub-contractors and company status might have an impact.
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