SFO guidance could help companies combat U.K. Bribery Act charges
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Neil Hodge2020-01-23T20:25:00
New internal guidance from the U.K. Serious Fraud Office outlines what the regulator considers in determining if a company’s compliance procedures are adequate enough to defend against U.K. Bribery Act charges or qualify for a deferred prosecution agreement.
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