Gifts, hospitality, bribes and inducements

Question 1

What is the key legislation to consider for gifts, hospitality, bribes and inducements?

Answer 1

Bribery Act 2010

Question 2

What is a bribe?

Answer 2

• Giving
• Offering
• Promising
• Receiving
  An advantage with the intention of inducing improper performance; or
  Knowledge or belief that accepting may induce improper performance.

Question 3

What are the four offences outlined in the Bribery Act 2010?

Answer 3

1. Offering, promising or giving a bribe.
2. Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a bribe.
3. Bribing a foreign public official
4. Failing to prevent bribery.

Question 4

What are the principles for avoiding bribery?

Answer 4

1. Proportionality
2. Top level commitment
3. Risk assessment
4. Due diligence
5. Communication
6. Monitoring and review.

Question 5

What do employees need to record on the Event Management System?

Answer 5

All entertainment and gifts offered must be registered and all gifts and entertainment accepted, must also be logged.

Question 6

What gifts may be retained by employees?

Answer 6

As a general rule, small tokens of appreciation, such as flowers or a bottle of wine, may be retained by employees.