Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy template
Mandatory policy under the UK Bribery Act 2010 (Section 7 — failure to prevent bribery). Covers gifts, hospitality, third-party due diligence, and the Adequate Procedures defence. Required for all UK companies.
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An anti-bribery and corruption policy sets out an organisation’s commitment to conducting business ethically and lawfully. It defines prohibited conduct and the procedures designed to prevent bribery. Having clear procedures in place is central to demonstrating that an organisation takes its anti-corruption obligations seriously.
Who needs one: Any organisation that wants to prevent bribery, particularly those dealing with third parties or public bodies.
What a strong anti-bribery & corruption policy covers
- Clear definitions of bribery and prohibited conduct
- Rules on gifts, hospitality, and entertainment
- Facilitation payments and political donations stance
- Due diligence on third parties and intermediaries
- Reporting concerns and protection for those who report
- Record-keeping, training, and monitoring requirements
Regulations and frameworks this aligns to
PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your anti-bribery & corruption policy.
- UK Bribery Act 2010
- The UK Act creating offences of bribery and failure to prevent bribery, under which organisations are expected to have adequate procedures in place.
- FCPA
- The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits bribery of foreign officials and sets accounting and record-keeping requirements for in-scope companies.
Frequently asked questions
What should a anti-bribery & corruption policy include?
A robust anti-bribery & corruption policy sets out scope, roles and responsibilities, the specific controls or procedures involved, and how compliance is monitored and reviewed, mapped to frameworks like uk-bribery-act, fcpa. PolicyKit structures all of this automatically based on your business.
Is this legal advice?
No. PolicyKit generates AI-assisted professional templates and starting points, not legal advice. Every document should be reviewed with qualified legal and compliance counsel before use.
Can I tailor it to my country?
Yes — PolicyKit tailors each document to your jurisdiction, including UK, EU, United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and more.
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