Environmental, social and governance

New and updated

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  Legal timetable

  Freedom of Information (Designation as Public Authorities) Order 2015 comes into force

  The Freedom of Information Act 2000 allows individuals to submit requests for the disclosure of information held by public bodies, unless those organisations can show that the information requested is exempt from disclosure.

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  Tasks

  Take steps to prevent bribery

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  Tasks

  Introduce a policy on gifts and corporate hospitality

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  FAQs

  Can employers or their staff offer corporate hospitality to existing or potential clients, customers or suppliers without falling foul of the Bribery Act 2010?

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  FAQs

  Can employers or their staff accept corporate hospitality from existing or potential clients, customers or suppliers without falling foul of the Bribery Act 2010?

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  Letters and forms

  Bribery risk assessment form

  A model bribery risk assessment form.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter informing employee of specific bribery risk

  A model letter informing an employee of a specific bribery risk.

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  FAQs

  What criminal offences are created by the Bribery Act 2010?

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  FAQs

  What are "adequate procedures" to prevent bribery under the Bribery Act 2010?

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  Employment law cases

  Bribery: employee fairly dismissed for accepting laptop and printer from contractor

  In this case, the employment tribunal found that an employee who breached her employer's inducements, gifts and favours policy was fairly dismissed. The case is a good example of circumstances that might be covered by the Bribery Act 2010 when it comes into force in April 2011.