The article summarizes the key features of the UK's own 'FCPA' and compares it to existing anti-corruption laws in England and Wales, as well as to the FCPA and other international efforts to combat corruption. The article discusses the impact that the new law is having even prior to it coming into effect on July 1, 2011 and assesses its possible long-term effects on UK businesses and MNCs that have a connection to the UK.