EVENTS
The Bribery Act - CBI Northern Ireland
Aims of the course:
The seminar in association will CBI Northern Ireland, Systech Solicitors, Johnsons Solicitors, Deloitte and Marsh outlines what this new law means for your business and what you must do to comply with the Act. The seminar will cover the key risks, main areas of concern and the general principles you should follow. Presentations will be followed by a discussion with the ‘expert panel’.
Topics covered:
- When does the Act come into effect?
- Who is at risk?
- Where does the Act apply?
- What are the offences?
- What are the penalties?
- What is the defence?
From April 2011 it will be a criminal offence to give, offer, agree to receive or accept a bribe at home or abroad. There will also be a new corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery by people working for your company and those working through your network of business relationships – the penalties will be severe. Topics covered will include:
Key Speakers:
This seminar will draw on the UK government guidance (due out within the next few weeks) and involve a number of knowledgeable speakers:
- Ronan Speers - Systech Solicitors
- Jim Bligh - CBI
- John McMahon - Johnsons Solicitors
- Phil Goodwin - Deloitte LLP
- Eleni Petros - Marsh
- David Carson - Central Procurement Directorate
This will be followed by panel discussion and a question and answer session, while the speakers will also be available, after the seminar closes at 5.45pm, for more informal discussion.
If your interested in this event please download the following CBI members and non-members booking forms:
The Programme:
Registration - 3:45pm
Start - 4:00pm
Close - 5:45pm








