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BRIBERY ACT 2010 – First Prosecution<br />

Came into force on 1 July 2011<br />

Introduced a new strict liability corporate offence of failing to prevent<br />

bribery by individuals acting on behalf of an organisation<br />

Defence only if employers can show that they have "adequate<br />

procedures" in place to prevent bribery and corruption<br />

First person to be prosecuted<br />

– Munir Yakub Patel<br />

– Sentence due to be delivered 11 November 2011

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