ACCA LW · Chapter 12 · Question 10 of 11
Which of the following correctly describes the offences under ss1 and 2 Bribery Act 2010?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Section 1 covers offering, promising or giving a bribe, and s2 covers requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a bribe
Explanation
Section 1 is the general offence of bribing another person and s2 is the offence of being bribed; both apply to the public and private sectors, and both turn on improper performance of a relevant function or activity. Bribery of a foreign public official is a separate offence under s6, and the failure of a commercial organisation to prevent bribery is under s7.
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