Anti bribery policy

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, workers, councillors, contractors, partners, suppliers, consultants, residents and service users of the council. 

1.1 This policy outlines the council’s approach to bribery. It applies to all employees, workers, councillors, contractors, partners, suppliers, consultants, volunteers, residents and service users of the council.

1.2 The policy applies to all council’s activities, including its work with strategic partners, third parties, suppliers and others. In the case of partnership working, the council will seek to promote the adoption of this policy by its partners.

Effective Date:

July 2024

Review Date:

June 2026 (or sooner if there are changes to guidance and legislation)

Author:

Assistant Director (Finance)

Policy Owned by:

Section 151 Officer

Statute:

Bribery Act 2010

National Standards and Guidance:

Tackling Tax Evasion: Government Guidance for the corporate offences of failure to prevent the criminal facilitation of tax evasion (HMRC)

Related Policies:

Anti-fraud and Corruption Policy

Gifts and Hospitality

Anti-money Laundering Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Codes of Conduct for Employees and Members

Contract Procedure Rules