The UK Bribery Act: Essential Compliance and Risk Management for Legal and Business Teams In-house Training

Course overview

Navigating the complexities of the UK Bribery Act can be challenging – but it’s also essential to have an in-depth understanding of one of the most influential anti-corruption laws globally.

The UK Bribery Act applies directly to all UK companies and individuals, regardless of where the bribery occurs. UK companies are subject to it simply by virtue of being incorporated or carrying on business in the UK.

The Act creates a specific corporate offense of ‘failure to prevent bribery’ - companies can be prosecuted even if senior management didn't know about the bribery, unless they can prove they had ‘adequate procedures’ in place to prevent it.

This comprehensive training course will equip you with the practical knowledge and tools needed to protect your organisation from bribery risks while maintaining competitive business practices.

The UK Bribery Act is one of the world's strictest anti-corruption laws, with unlimited fines and severe reputational consequences for non-compliance. Unlike many international anti-bribery laws, it applies to all UK companies regardless of where business is conducted, covers both public and private sector bribery, and holds organisations criminally liable for failing to prevent bribery by associated persons.

The key topics covered include:

• Key offences under the Act and how they apply to your business
• Corporate and individual liability under the Act
• The principles of Adequate Procedures to help prevent bribery
• The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
• Identifying risks and red flags
• Compliance and corporate governance frameworks
• Enforcement and penalties for individuals and organisations

During this interactive training course the expert trainer will use a combination of theory sessions, practical workshops, real-world case studies and group discussions to help embed the learning.

The expert trainer, Manoj Nair, also presents training on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 

This training course is part of our series of Corporate Strategy Training Courses covering the essential skills and best practices for all Company Directors and Company Secretaries, as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Benefits of attending

By attending this training course you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of the scope of the Act
• Understand the key offences under the Act and the consequences of violations
• Learn tactics and procedures to prevent bribery in an organisation
• Get to grips with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
• Carry out risk assessments and identify bribery risks across different business functions
• Conduct due diligence on third parties and recognise red flags
• Explore how to integrate anti-bribery into corporate governance frameworks
• Understand the role of the Serious Fraud Office and the penalties for individuals and organisations

Who should attend?

This essential training course is for all professionals seeking a practical understanding of the Act and implementation strategies:

• In-house legal counsel
• Senior executives, Directors and board members
• Compliance and legal professionals
• Finance and audit professionals
• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Business development managers
• International business managers
• All professionals involved in third-party relationships or government dealings