New Bribery Law delayed
Tuesday 01 February, 2011
The Bribery Act will not now come into force in April 2011. The government guidance on 'adequate procedures', which will be the cornerstone of any defence to the corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery, was not published in January, and the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that there will be a three month lead period between the publication of the guidance and the implementation of the Act.
In the meantime the Act is being reviewed by the Government as part of its 'growth review'. It seems unlikely, however, that this will lead to any major changes; indeed there are signs of increasing international pressure on the UK for swift and complete implementation.
Businesses would still do well, therefore, to familiarise themselves with the principles of the Act and the measures which are likely to be required, notes partner Andrew Ottley (pictured). These are explained in our articles at The Bribery Act 2010: briefing and guidance and The Fiona Trust litigation and the Bribery Act 2010.
Date: Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Location: Dexter House, London
Ince & Co partners Kevin Cooper and Stephen Askins are leading a workshop on “Responding to and managing a Piracy incident” on Wednesday 23 May.
Date: Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Location: London
Ince & Co partner Stephen Askins is participating in the First BIMCO seminar on GUARDCON, the much anticipated GUARDCON standard contract for the employment of security guards on vessels, on Wednesday 20 June.