Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Course Goal/Description

This course provides an introduction to bribery and corruption, describes the implications of the Bribery Act 2010 and identifies how a commercial organisation can help to prevent bribery and ensure compliance with the Act.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by 'bribery' and 'corruption'
LO2 Explain the importance of preventing bribery
LO3 Describe the history of anti-bribery legislation
LO4 Explain the general bribery offences under the Bribery Act 2010
LO5 Explain the offence of bribery of foreign public officials
LO6 Explain the offence of the failure of commercial organisations to prevent bribery
LO7 Identify the penalties under the Bribery Act 2010
LO8 Explain the adequate procedures defence and the practical implications of the Bribery Act 2010 for organisations
LO9 Explain how an organisation can ensure compliance with the Bribery Act 2010