Bribery Act Policy

This Bribery Act Policy is designed to help businesses address bribery and corruption risks and support compliance with the Bribery Act 2010.

The policy covers practical issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations, including gifts and hospitality, payments to officials, and political and charitable donations.

Background: the Bribery Act 2010

The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011 with the aim of preventing bribery and improving business practices in the UK and abroad.

The Act imposes requirements and obligations on businesses, particularly those dealing across borders and/or with public officials. Responsibility for avoiding bribery and corruption applies throughout an organisation, including management, employees, agents, subcontractors and other third-party associates.

How this policy supports your compliance approach

Implementing a bribery policy as part of a wider compliance programme, together with appropriate training at all levels and, where appropriate, related policies, can help you take meaningful steps towards compliance.

What this policy covers

• purpose and scope of the policy;
• what constitutes bribery and expected standards of behaviour;
• responsibilities for compliance;
• facilitation payments;
• gifts and hospitality;
• charitable donations and political donations; and
• due diligence and bribery risk management.

This document is duplicated in the Employment folder in the Employment Policies and HR Forms group and the Business folder in Legal and Business Forms.

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