Bribery

Offences under BA 2010

BA 2010 criminalises:

1. •

   bribing another person. This is often known as active bribery

2. •

   soliciting or accepting a bribe. This is often known as passive bribery

3. •

   bribing a foreign public official, and

4. •

   for a business or commercial organisation only, failing to prevent bribery

The offences are discussed in more detail below. Practice Note: The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guide introduces the offences of bribery contained in BA 2010 as well as covering territorial application, facilitation payments, gifts and hospitality, and exceptions and penalties. It also introduces the concept of having adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery by adopting the use of anti-corruption practices, as well as summarising indicators of corruption and the consequences of corruption if proven.

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