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NLJ this week: Adequate procedures―corporate culture in the spotlight

09 July 2021
Issue: 7940 / Categories: Legal News , Bribery
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Who shoulders the blame in bribery cases? Allison Clare QC, of Red Lion Chambers, examines the ‘adequate procedures’ defence―’one of the most vexed questions’―in this week’s NLJ

Clare considers the principles which can be gleaned so far about the legal basis for the defence. She looks at the relevance of individual fault to corporate blameworthiness and the emerging role of corporate culture.

She compares and contrast three deferred prosecution agreements as well as looking to Australian criminal law for a useful definition of ‘corporate culture’.

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Issue: 7940 / Categories: Legal News , Bribery
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

CBI South-East Council—Mike Wilson

CBI South-East Council—Mike Wilson

Blake Morgan managing partner appointed chair of CBI South-East Council

Birketts—Phillippa O’Neill

Birketts—Phillippa O’Neill

Commercial dispute resolution team welcomes partner in Cambridge

Charles Russell Speechlys—Matthew Griffin

Charles Russell Speechlys—Matthew Griffin

Firm strengthens international funds capability with senior hire

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