The Bribery Act 2010: Practical Guidance For Jersey Companies

The Bribery Act 2010 (the "Act") came into force on 1 July 2011. Whilst the Act is UK legislation which is not directly applicable to Jersey, its far reaching provisions mean that it does impact on Jersey based companies and individuals with connections to the UK. It is therefore important that Jersey based companies and their officers are aware of the impact of the Act, the offences under the Act and how to protect themselves.

This briefing is designed to answer some key questions that may be asked.

Q: What are the offences under the Act?

A: There are four main offences under the Bribery Act which are:

• Bribing another person. Accepting a bribe.
• Bribery of a foreign official.