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Category Archives: Anti-Bribery and Corruption

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Anti-Bribery and Corruption

RICO suit being pursued in the US, relating to the charges brought against Victor Dahdaleh by the Serious Fraud Office

The RICO suit....reinforces our view that...when defendants become involved in allegations of corruption they may have to face multiple sets of criminal proceedings around the world as well as civil suits and the threat of public procurement debarment in the United States and the European Union. Winning contracts by illegal means can lead to the perfect legal storm.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

IMPORTANT REPORT ON UK IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OECD ANTI-BRIBERY CONVENTION

The OECD have published a detailed Report on the evaluations and recommendations of a Working Group on the UK's implementation and enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. The Report provides a valuable critique of the Bribery Act 2010 and on the UK's recent record on enforcement of existing corruption laws.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

Deferred prosecution agreements to be introduced as a bill in the next parliament

In our view, the Solicitor General's confirmation that DPAs would be introduced into UK law is a very positive step forward in the enforcement of complex international crime. Although the road to its introduction may be bumpy, it is clear that he is very determined that it should happen and he is working with the judiciary to ensure that it is a success.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Financial Institution Regulation, Fraud, Deception and False Claims

BP receives whistleblower letter alleging corruption in its tanker division

The SFO has repeatedly said that it has been looking for a large, high profile international company to pursue in order to send a message around the world that it is serious about its enforcement under the Bribery Act. Could this be one of those cases?… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Fraud, Deception and False Claims

Corruption Investigation into EADS continues – no interference by the Attorney General

Six months later, it appears that the Attorney General has decided not to get involved because, we suppose, of the risk to Britain's international reputation if there is further political interference in the workings of the criminal justice system. A decision to stop the SFO's investigation would be politically explosive, both domestically and internationally.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

Director of Public Prosecutions to develop a prosecution policy for UK prosecutors in relation to offences committed by journalists under the Bribery Act and other statutes

the Director of Public Prosecutions (the DPP), Mr Keir Starmer, is developing an interim policy for prosecutors which will give them guidance as to the factors which they should take into consideration when deciding whether or not to prosecute journalists acting in the course of their work as journalists.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance

British Bankers’ Association guidance on the Bribery Act

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has published its own guidance for the banking sector as to how to comply with the Bribery Act 2010. This guidance (entitled "Guidance on compliance: Practical implementation issues for the banking sector") is intended to cover both the requirements of the Act and Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulatory obligations and supplements, rather than replaces, the Ministry of Justice's (MOJ) existing Guidance and that from financial services regulators and prosecutors.… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Election and Political Law, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

“No endemic corruption in the police service” – a new report on the British police

It is clear that the police, like employees in commercial organisations all around the world, need to receive much better training and much clearer guidance from their employers as to what is acceptable and what is not in order to avoid the suspicion of corruption… Continue Reading
Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

Transparency International’s recommendations to the Government to assist in the prosecution of transnational financial crime

In short, TI is recommending better communication between all those in government who are involved in the prevention of international financial crime and better reporting so that the public and others can identify what the Government is actually doing and achieving in this regard.… Continue Reading

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