What to do when you suspect corruption: disclosure obligations and enforcement processes in the UK, the US, Australia and China | Practical Law

What to do when you suspect corruption: disclosure obligations and enforcement processes in the UK, the US, Australia and China | Practical Law

This article examines:

What to do when you suspect corruption: disclosure obligations and enforcement processes in the UK, the US, Australia and China

by Amanda Turnill, Alexandra Chubb, Simon Airey, Debra Baynham, Carolyn McNiven and Adjoa Linzy*, DLA Piper
Law stated as at 01 Aug 2012ExpandAustralia, China, United Kingdom...USA (National/Federal)
This article examines:
The key pieces of anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation currently in force in the UK, US, Australia, and China, with a particular focus on bribery of domestic and foreign public officials.
The regulators responsible for enforcing this legislation in each jurisdiction.
The advantages and disadvantages of making a voluntary disclosure to law enforcement authorities in the event that a company discovers potentially corrupt conduct within its ranks.