On 8th April 2010 the Bribery Act was passed by Parliament.
Key elements of the UK Bribery Act
Offences of bribing another person
Offences relating to being bribed
Function or activity to which briber relates
Bribery of foreign public officials
Failure of commercial organisations to prevent bribery. (Note: It is a defence if the company can prove it had in place "adequate procedures" to prevent persons associated with the company from bribing)
Sentences up to 10 years imprisonment and/or fines. For corporate offences a fine.
Attorney General’s consent no longer required to prosecute a bribery offence.
