UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0546
Bribery Act 2010
[As Introduced]
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The Bribery Act 2010 is a law that makes it illegal to offer, give, or accept bribes (money or valuable gifts) to gain an unfair advantage. It applies to everyone in the UK and even British companies working overseas, with tough penalties including fines and prison time for breaking the rules.
Presented by Lord Bach
supported by Mr Jack Straw.
supported by Mr Jack Straw.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading9 Feb 2010
- 2nd reading3 Mar 2010
- Committee stage16 Mar 2010
- Report stage7 Apr 2010
- 3rd reading7 Apr 2010
Lords
- 1st reading19 Nov 2009
- 2nd reading9 Dec 2009
- Committee stage7 Jan 2010
- Report stage2 Feb 2010
- 3rd reading8 Feb 2010
Royal Assent8 Apr 2010