UK increases enforcement of foreign bribery, but concerns remain about transparency and resources

The United Kingdom has significantly boosted its foreign bribery enforcement efforts but needs to be more transparent when resolving cases.

United Kingdom - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in the United Kingdom.

Taking a robust stance on bribery (by William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary)

"The UK Bribery Act, which came into force on 1 July, is an important step in Britain’s efforts to combat bribery. The Act will equip the UK courts with some of the most robust anti-bribery legislation in the world."

OECD statement on UK Guidance for the Bribery Act

We recently received assurances from the highest levels of the UK government that they would issue guidance which would allow the UK’s Bribery Act 2010 to enter into force,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

Bribery: United Kingdom Will soon publish guidance for the implementation of new Bribery Act

The OECD’s Working Group on Bribery has today received assurances from the highest levels of the UK government that the guidance necessary to implement the nation’s Bribery Act 2010 will be published shortly.

United Kingdom - Phase 1 ter: Report on Implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This report was approved and adopted by the Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions on 16 December 2010.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes passage into law of UK Bribery Bill

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed the passage into law of the UK Bribery Bill.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomed the introduction into the UK Parliament of a new Bribery Bill

The OECD is pleased to see the commitment being made by the UK government to the fight against foreign bribery,” Mr Gurría said.

OECD and the London G20 summit in 2009

At the G20 summit in London on 2 April, governments pledged to do all they can to restore confidence, growth and jobs; repair and strengthen the financial system; promote global trade and investment and reject protectionism; and build an inclusive, green and sustainable recovery for all. The OECD worked behind the scenes with G20 governments and other international organisations to help achieve this successful outcome and further our

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OECD Group demands rapid UK action to enact adequate anti-bribery laws

The OECD’s Working Group on Bribery sharply criticised the United Kingdom’s failure to bring its anti-bribery laws into line with its international obligations under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and urged the rapid introduction of new legislation.