This Practice Note has been archived and is not being maintained. This Practice Note considers the practical implications of Pre-Bribery Act 2010 corruption law. It explains the offence of bribery at common law, the impact of the statutory provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Acts ie the Prevention of Corruption Act 1916 (PCA 1916) on the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 (PBCPA 1889) and the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 (PCA 1906), the development of the anti-corruption legislation under the pre-Bribery Act 2010 regime, the territorial reach of and ongoing liability under the pre-Bribery Act 2010 regime and penalties and sentencing under the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1916.