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Bribery Act 2010
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger rules to stop people from offering money or gifts to get unfair advantages in business or politics. It helps protect the public by making sure decisions are made fairly and honestly, not because someone has been bribed.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry the Act is too strict and could punish businesses unfairly for small gifts or hospitality that aren't really bribes. Others argue it's hard to know exactly what counts as bribery, which could create confusion for companies doing business abroad.
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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
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