The Bribery Act 2010 (‘the Act’) came into force on 1 July 2011. The Act makes it an offence to give or receive a bribe, to promise, offer, request or agree to receive a bribe, to bribe foreign public officials and fail to prevent a bribe being paid on an organisation’s behalf. A bribe is defined as giving someone a financial or other advantage to encourage that person to perform their functions or activities improperly. It does not have to consist of a financial incentive and may take the form of any type of improper advantage, benefit or reward.
Prevention of Bribery Policy and Procedures.pdf