Section 3: Function or activity to which bribe relates

Bribery Act 2010 · 2010 c. 23View on legislation.gov.uk

For the purposes of this Act a function or activity is a relevant function or activity if—

it falls within subsection (2), and
meets one or more of conditions A to C.

The following functions and activities fall within this subsection—

any function of a public nature,
any activity connected with a business,
any activity performed in the course of a person's employment,
any activity performed by or on behalf of a body of persons (whether corporate or unincorporate).

Condition A is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it in good faith.

Condition B is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it impartially.

Condition C is that a person performing the function or activity is in a position of trust by virtue of performing it.

A function or activity is a relevant function or activity even if it—

has no connection with the United Kingdom, and
is performed in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

In this section "business" includes trade or profession.

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