Government consults on proposals for deferred prosecution agreements framework

A new enforcement mechanism designed to give companies more confidence to admit their part in economic crime without opening themselves up to criminal prosecutions has been drafted by the Government. 17 May 2012

Banking anti-bribery guidance needs practical, proportionate focus, industry says

Updated guidance proposed by City watchdogs on anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) procedures would "benefit greatly" from a more practical focus on proportionate procedures, the banking industry has said. 08 May 2012

Lack of major prosecution under Bribery Act does not mean the new laws are not being enforced, expert warns

Organisations that believe anti-corruption laws introduced in the UK last year are not being enforced are too blasé and risk falling foul of the rules, an expert has said. Meanwhile, managers have claimed that the laws put UK firms at a disadvantage. 30 Apr 2012

Plea bargain-style laws to be consulted on in summer, Government says

Legislation to set out a framework that would allow businesses and prosecutors to negotiate punishments for criminal activity is being drafted and will be consulted on in June, according to a Sunday newspaper. 23 Apr 2012

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