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What does Bribery mean?

The Bribery Act 2010 consolidated and reformed the law on bribery.

It replaced the offences at common law and under the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1889 - 1916 with two general offences; the first deals with bribery and the second deals with being bribed. The basis of the model is an intention to induce improper conduct.

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Bribery means dishonestly persuading someone to act in one’s favour by a gift of money or other inducement.

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