On 14 September 2010, the Ministry of Justice issued its promised Consultation Paper seeking comment on what might be “adequate procedures” to avoid criminal liability for a commercial organisation which has “failed to prevent bribery”. Responses are sought by 8 November…. Companies wishing to take advantage of the protection afforded against criminal exposure in the UK by establishing “adequate procedures” to prevent bribery now have a good indication of what UK authorities will expect, and can begin to consider steps to be taken in advance of the effective date of the Act next year.
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