Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Check
Check whether your business has adequate procedures to prevent bribery under the Bribery Act 2010.
Why this matters
The Bribery Act 2010 created a strict corporate offence: a business can be held criminally liable if a person associated with it (an employee, agent, or contractor) bribes someone to obtain or retain business or a business advantage for the company — even if senior management knew nothing about it. The only defence is showing the business had “adequate procedures” in place to prevent bribery, as set out in Ministry of Justice guidance.
This isn’t just a concern for large corporations dealing overseas. Small businesses are exposed wherever there’s discretion involved in winning contracts — gifts and hospitality to clients, payments to agents or introducers who help win business, or facilitation payments in certain markets. A proportionate anti-bribery policy, a clear gifts and hospitality process, and basic due diligence on agents and partners can establish the “adequate procedures” defence and reduce real risk.
What you'll need
- Knowledge of how your business wins contracts (direct sales, agents, intermediaries, tenders)
- Your current policy (if any) on gifts, hospitality and entertaining clients
- Whether you operate or have agents/partners in higher-risk overseas markets
What you'll get
A personalised compliance report covering: a score out of 100, an executive summary, a list of findings ranked by severity, and a prioritised action plan with timeframes.
This check assesses whether your business has the basic ‘adequate procedures’ that the Bribery Act 2010 expects, proportionate to your size and risk profile.
General guidance only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified UK solicitor for specific issues.