UK Bribery Bill: The long arm of the Crown

A new British law will force any company with a business presence in the UK to operate an adequate anti-bribery policy overseas. The burden is likely to be particularly heavy for those operating in China

9 minute readFebruary 02, 2010 at 11:58 PM
By
clpstaff
& clp articles

By Phil Taylor.



An imminent new law will add to the burdens faced by UK-registered companies operating in China and elsewhere abroad. The Bribery Bill is now at its final stage of debate in the House of Lords and will be debated in the Commons soon.

A Subscription is Required to Access this Content

Subscribe to China Law & Practice today for:

  • ✓ A database of 3000+ essential documents, including key PRC laws translated into English
  • ✓ Newsletters with business-critical and sector-specific updates
  • ✓ Premium mobile access with timely analysis on China's fast-changing market

Already a Subscriber? Log In. Sign In Now

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] | 1-855-808-4530 (Americas) | 44(0) 800 098 386009 (UK & Europe)