PAPALASKARIS, A. / FELDBERG, P.
International Corruption provides a comprehensive guide to UK and international anti-corruption legislation and caselaw concerning the bribery of foreign officials. Of particular focus is the process of a corruption investigation, the powers regulators hold, and the steps companies can take with regards to ensuring compliance minimising liability. Key legislation covered includes the Bribery Act 2010, the Crime and Security Act 2010, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1997, the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and the anti-corruption regimes in other jurisdictions around the world.
Key features:
- Explains anti-corruption laws and investigative regimes in a variety of common and civil law jurisdictions
- Sets out how the Serious Fraud Office and other regulators investigate and prosecute international bribery
- Addresses the practical aspect of anti-corruption investigations
- Examines court decisions and their effect on the law of corruption
- Demonstrates how to design an effective anti-corruption compliance programme.
