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Belgium - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Belgium? The offense of bribery and corruption in Belgium is currently dealt with in the Belgian Criminal Code (BCC), and notably by the articles 246-252 (public bribery)...more

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Austria - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the UK? Sections 304 to 309 of the Austrian Criminal Code (StGB) are the key pieces of the Austrian legislation governing bribery. What constitutes a bribe? A bribe is...more

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Bahrain - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Bahrain? In Bahrain, there is no standalone bribery law. Articles 186-193 and 417-427 of the Bahrain Penal Code, which was published by Decree Law No. 15/1976, as amended...more

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Angola - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What constitutes a bribe? A bribe is any undue advantage, whether monetary or otherwise, that is offered, promised, given, requested, or accepted with the intent to influence the actions or decisions of a public official...more

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Czech Republic - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the Czech Republic? The Czech Act No. 40/2009 Coll., the Criminal Code, as amended (Criminal Code) and the Act No. 418/2011 Coll., on Criminal Liability of Legal Entities...more

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Colombia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What constitutes a bribe? Bribes in Colombia have different definitions depending on the applicable law; however, generally speaking they all revolve around the same idea: the offering, promising, giving or receiving of...more

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Denmark - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Denmark? In Denmark, bribery, as with other types of misconduct such as embezzlement and fraud, are considered acts of corruption. The Danish Criminal Code does not use the...more

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Burundi - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Burundi? The key legislation governing bribery in Burundi is the Anti-Bribery Act 2006. However, in prosecution of bribery, reference is made to provisions found in other...more

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Brazil - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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AT IS THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING BRIBERY IN BRAZIL? The Brazilian legal framework governing bribery encompasses three major areas of the legal system: criminal, civil, and administrative. It is mainly composed of the...more

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Canada - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Canada? The Criminal Code and the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (the CFPOA) are the primary pieces of legislation governing bribery in Canada. The Criminal...more

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Chile - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Chile? In Chile, the legal framework that regulates and sanctions bribery acts is the Chilean Criminal Code and Law 20,393 that establishes the criminal responsibility of...more

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China - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in China? China does not have a single comprehensive legislation/ statute governing bribery offenses. Rather provisions governing bribery-related offenses are contained within...more

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Hong Kong - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Hong Kong? The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) (POBO), enacted in 1971, is the primary anti-bribery legislation in Hong Kong and is enforced by the Independent...more

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Ethiopia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Ethiopia? The key piece of legislation governing bribery in Ethiopia is Corruption Crimes Proclamation No. 881/2015, which follows the general principles and guidelines...more

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Finland - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Finland? The Criminal Code of Finland 39/1889, as amended, (the CCF) provides the legal framework governing bribery....more

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Germany - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Germany? The German Criminal Code (GCC)....more

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Ireland - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Ireland? The Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 (the 2018 Act) is the key law governing bribery and corruption in Ireland. The 2018 Act commenced on July 30,...more

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Hungary - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Hungary? Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (Criminal Code) is the key piece of Hungarian legislation governing bribery. It applies to conduct occurring after the...more

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France - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in France? The French Criminal code (Code pénal) contains the general provisions prohibiting corruption and influence peddling (referred to herein together as corruption...more

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Italy - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Italy? The main legislation for anti-bribery and anti-corruption in Italy is provided for by the Italian Criminal Code (ICC), Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 on corporate...more

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Mexico - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Mexico? Bribery-related offenses in Mexico are mainly governed by...more

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New Zealand - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in New Zealand? The Crimes Act 1961 (CA) is the key piece of legislation governing bribery in New Zealand. Part 6 of the CA (ss 99 – 106) deals with bribery and corruption in...more

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Luxembourg - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Luxembourg? The Luxembourg Criminal Code is the key piece of Luxembourg legislation governing bribery. Its scope of application was broadened by the Law of February 13,...more

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Mauritius - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Mauritius? Bribery is governed by the Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023 (hereinafter referred to as “FCCA” or the “Act”) in Mauritius. The Act provides for the...more

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Morocco - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Morocco? Bribery is governed by Articles 248 to 256 of the Moroccan Criminal Code (the Criminal Code)....more

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