The UK Bribery Act 2010, which became law in 2011, means that the UK has some of the strictest policy concerning bribery in the world.
The Act means it is illegal for anyone connected to your business to offer, promise, give, request, agree, receive or accept any bribes whatsoever. It means all companies, regardless of location or industry, need to ensure that they have adequate anti-bribery policies in place to minimise risks.
The Act is particularly important to pay attention to if there is a larger risk that someone who works for you or on your behalf might be exposed to bribery, and your anti-bribery policy should reflect that larger risk and be appropriate to the level of risk your business faces.
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