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Blackstone's Guide to the Bribery Act 2010

Blackstone's Guide to the Bribery Act 2010

Author: Monty Raphael
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199579785
Published In: September 2010
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Clearly explains the new provisions in the Bribery Act, including the core bribery offences, defences, facilitation payments and issues of jurisdiction
Contains coverage of the new corporate offences, including the defence of "adequate provisions"
An excellent quick reference tool, logically organized and following the structure of the Act
Includes the full text of the Act

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The Bribery Act 2010 reforms the law of corruption, modernizing the existing law and creating new offences targeted at both individuals and businesses. It enables increased prosecution of businesses operating overseas, whether through subsidiaries, joint ventures, or direct market access, and simplifies and clarifies existing laws, making UK law compliant with international instruments.

The Act introduces a controversial new corporate offence, enabling prosecution of companies associated with the individual or business accused of corruption. It also introduces the defence of "adequate provisions" for companies accused of the corporate offence.

This new Blackstone's Guidecombines the full text of the Act and extracts of related relevant legislation with an expert narrative. It brings practitioners up-to-date with this long-awaited piece of legislation.

Readership: The primary markets are: Barristers and solicitors practising in criminal law, whether in private practice or within the various legal prosecution and enforcement agencies; solicitors advising on corporate compliance and defence in commercial litigation departments; students, academics, and academic libraries; the police; NGOs; and pressure groups concerned with corruption issues.

1: Introduction

2: Definitions

3: Offences

4: Foreign Offences

5: Corporate Offence

6: Secondary and Inchoate Liability

7: Facilitation Payments, Commission Payments and Corporate Hospitality

8: Defences

9: Consent to Prosecute

10: Penalties and Remedies

11: Investigation and Prosecution

12: Miscellaneous Provisions

13: International and Domestic Instruments

Appendix 1: The Bribery Act 2010;

Monty Raphael, Special Counsel, Peters & Peters

"Monty Raphael has set out a quick reference tool here which is logically organized and follows the structure of the Act which is set out in the first Appendix. Helpful explanations are given in their historical context which is a great plus factor for another excellent, welcome guide from Blacktone/OUP." - Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor, Richmond Green Chambers

"Monty Raphael has set out a quick reference tool here which is logically organized and follows the structure of the Act shich is set out in the first Appendix. Helpful explanations are given in their historical context which is a great plus factor for another excellent, welcome guide from Blackstone/OUP." - Phillip Taylor MBE & Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers