Annabel Reoch: UK Bribery Act first contested failure-to-prevent case

The first contested “failure to prevent” case, in which a company sought to rely on having adequate procedures in place, concluded with a small British refurbishment company being found guilty.

Despite now being dormant, it was decided to be in the public interest to try the case and in doing so sends out a strong message that companies of all sizes should be considering whether they have what might constitute adequate procedures in place.… Continue Reading