The UK government’s decision to delay implementation of the landmark Bribery Act for the second time casts serious doubt on its commitment to combating corruption, say major aid agencies. Global Witness, Tearfund, CAFOD and Christian Aid made the challenge to the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition administration at the end of last week.
See http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14099.
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Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has signalled that the implementation of the Bribery Act would be put on hold due to lobbying by the business community. Before last year’s general election, hundreds of CAFOD supporters lobbied their MPs to support legislation that would combat bribery by UK companies. This action paid off with the passing of the Bribery Act. However, with Mr Clarke’s announcement, your victory could be in jeopardy. CAFOD is calling for the Act to be put into full force without further delay so that UK business plays its part in ensuring that corruption does not undermine development in the poorest nations.
See http://www.cafod.org.uk/news/campaigns-news/don-t-delay-bribery-act-2011-02-03.