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Guidance Notes for the Bribery Act 2010 (UK)

The Bribery Act 2010 is a key piece of UK legislation that sets out criminal offences related to bribery, including offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting bribes. It applies to both individuals and organisations, with strict liability for companies failing to prevent bribery unless they can demonstrate having adequate procedures in place.

Key Guidance Points:

Offences Covered: Bribing another person, being bribed, bribery of foreign public officials, and corporate failure to prevent bribery.
Adequate Procedures: Organisations must implement clear anti-bribery policies, conduct regular risk assessments, provide staff training, and have effective reporting mechanisms.
Penalties: Individuals can face up to 10 years in prison and unlimited fines; companies can face unlimited fines and reputational damage.
Global Reach: The Act applies to UK businesses and individuals globally, even when bribery occurs outside the UK.

Area Of Law :

Corporate/Company Law International Law

Sector :

Corporate & Business Law

Category :

Public Law

Region :

Europe