Bribery and Corruption: UK Guide
31 March 2021
Client Briefing - Quickguide - Bribery and Corruption - UK GuideThis guide provides an overview of the steps taken in the UK to tackle bribery and corruption, focusing on the UK Bribery Act 2010.
Topics covered include:
- International enforcement
- The offences under the Bribery Act
- The impact of the Act on overseas organisations
- Corporate liability for actions of third parties
- Particular concerns: corporate hospitality, facilitation payments and "offset" arrangements
- Enforcement and the encouragement to self-report
- Practical steps – putting in place adequate procedures
The Appendix provides details of the DPAs that have been approved.
A copy of the full Quickguide can be downloaded below.
