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Gifts at risk under bribery law change long supply chains mean construction identified as high risk under legislation

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (7191) 28 October 2010, 18(1)Publication details: 2010Subject(s): Summary: Under the UK Bribery Act due to come into force on 1 April 2011 companies and their employees will face prosecution if they fail to adequately implement procedures that prevent bribery; how companies can prepare for the new legislation; companies will be responsible for any acts of bribery commited by third parties, agents and subcontractors.

Under the UK Bribery Act due to come into force on 1 April 2011 companies and their employees will face prosecution if they fail to adequately implement procedures that prevent bribery; how companies can prepare for the new legislation; companies will be responsible for any acts of bribery commited by third parties, agents and subcontractors.