Summary
The Bribery Act 2010 reformed and consolidated bribery law, creating a modern framework widely regarded as among the strictest anti-bribery regimes in the world. It applies to bribery in the UK and by UK-connected persons abroad.
Key Points
- General offence of bribing another person (s.1)
- Offence of being bribed (s.2)
- Bribery of foreign public officials (s.6)
- Corporate offence — failure of commercial organisation to prevent bribery (s.7)
- Adequate procedures defence for the corporate offence
- Extra-territorial jurisdiction — applies to acts abroad by UK nationals and companies
- Maximum 10 years' imprisonment for individuals