Bribery Act 2010: Guidance Published

United Kingdom

The Ministry of Justice has today published its long-awaited guidance for corporates on putting in place "adequate procedures" to prevent bribery under the Bribery Act 2010. To view a copy of the guidance click here.

The offences created by the Act will now come into force on 1 July 2011.

As expected, Joint Prosecution Guidance by the Serious Fraud Office and Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the Act has also been published today. To view this document, please click here.

We will be circulating our analysis of these developments shortly.