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Understanding the Bribery Act: AnUnderstanding the Bribery Act: An Interview with Vivian Robinson Q.C.
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Today’s eLunch PresentersToday s eLunch Presenters
Barry VitouCorporateL d
Vivian Robinson Q.C.Barrister
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Richard Kovalevsky Q.C.Barrister
2 B df d RLondon
General Counsel
UK Serious Fraud Office
2 Bedford Row
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Road mapRoad map
Bribery Act Overview Bribery Act Overview
Defence
Grey Areas Grey Areas
Other Laws
Self Reporting Self‐Reporting
Q & A
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Bribery Act view from 5,000 ftBribery Act view from 5,000 ft
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The offencesThe offences
Offences
1. Give a bribe to anyone
2. Receive a bribe
3. Bribe a public official
4. Officers who consent or connive are liableliable
5. Failure to prevent bribery
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Bribery Act penaltiesBribery Act penalties
10 Years in Prison
Unlimited Fines
Confiscation of Criminal Property
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Road map – DefenceRoad map Defence
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Defence – The good newsDefence The good news
Adequate Procedures
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Road map – Grey areasRoad map Grey areas
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Grey areasGrey areas
Carrying on a/part of a business
Associated people
Facilitation payments
Corporate hospitality
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Road map – Other lawsRoad map Other laws
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Other lawsOther laws
1. Proceeds of Crime Act s. 327‐329
2. Interplay with FCPA
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Road map – Self‐reportingRoad map Self reporting
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Self‐ReportingSelf Reporting
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Road map – Q&A panelRoad map Q&A panel
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Q&A panel sessionQ&A panel session
Barry VitouCorporateL d
Vivian Robinson Q.C.Barrister
G l C l
Richard Kovalevsky Q.C.Barrister
2 B df d RLondon
General Counsel
UK Serious Fraud Office
2 Bedford Row
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Questions?
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Thank You.
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Commercial Break
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