INTRODUCTION The Bribery Act 2010 received Royal Assent in April 2010 and came into force on the 1st July 2011. The Act makes radical changes to existing UK legislation on bribery and corruption and the impact will be felt across all UK companies including the Education Sector. The University of Bradford is committed to ensuring that the organisation adopts a policy and procedures that introduces a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption, this policy extends to all employees/ representatives/third parties/ business partners or agents of the University The University of Bradford is committed to the highest standards of openness, integrity and accountability. It seeks to conduct its affairs in a responsible manner, having regard to the principles established by the Committee on Standards in Public Life. For many organisations gifts and hospitality are part of building relationships and in some societies, they are required behaviour. This policy is designed as an adequate procedure to prevent expenditure being used as a potential bribe and extends to all parties within the organisation or dealing with the University. Furthermore, it is illegal under the provisions of the Act where payments are made with the intent to influence a foreign public official with the aim of retaining or obtaining an advantage in the conduct of business and if they confer an advantage directly or indirectly. The University is committed to the following values: The University prohibits the offer or receipt of gifts, hospitality or expenses whenever they could affect or be perceived to affect the outcome of business transactions and are not reasonable and bona fide. Good practice permits promotional expenditures where they are transparent, proportionate, reasonable and bona fide within the confines of this policy. Business Entertaining It is recognised that there is a legitimate business need, on occasions, for representatives of the University to entertain or provide hospitality for key stakeholders, sponsors, customers, potential customers and or other external persons to the University.
INTRODUCTION The Bribery Act 2010 received Royal Assent in April 2010 and came into force on the 1st July 2011. The Act makes radical changes to existing UK legislation on bribery and corruption and the impact will be felt across all UK companies including the Education Sector. The University of Bradford is committed to ensuring that the organisation adopts a policy and procedures that introduces a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption, this policy extends to all employees/ representatives/third parties/ business partners or agents of the University The University of Bradford is committed to the highest standards of openness, integrity and accountability. It seeks to conduct its affairs in a responsible manner, having regard to the principles established by the Committee on Standards in Public Life. For many organisations gifts and hospitality are part of building relationships and in some societies, they are required behaviour. This policy is designed as an adequate procedure to prevent expenditure being used as a potential bribe and extends to all parties within the organisation or dealing with the University. Furthermore, it is illegal under the provisions of the Act where payments are made with the intent to influence a foreign public official with the aim of retaining or obtaining an advantage in the conduct of business and if they confer an advantage directly or indirectly. The University is committed to the following values: The University prohibits the offer or receipt of gifts, hospitality or expenses whenever they could affect or be perceived to affect the outcome of business transactions and are not reasonable and bona fide. Good practice permits promotional expenditures where they are transparent, proportionate, reasonable and bona fide within the confines of this policy. Business Entertaining It is recognised that there is a legitimate business need, on occasions, for representatives of the University to entertain or provide hospitality for key stakeholders, sponsors, customers, potential customers and or other external persons to the University.
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