The Bribery Act 2010
The Bribery Act 2010 comes into force today, 1 July 2011. The Bribery Act applies to all UK companies and the penalties for breach can be substantial, consisting of unlimited fines and jail sentences. The Act creates four criminal offences: Offering, promising or giving a bribe; Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a bribe; Bribing … Continued