The introduction of the Bribery Act 2010 heralds a significant change to UK anti-bribery law. The Bribery Act, originally due to come into effect in April 2011 but delayed, will replace the current piecemeal legislation, seen as being overly lenient and out of date.
Most nurseries would not expect the Bribery Act to affect them or their business practices, certainly not at 'ground level'. However, directors and owners of the large groups of nurseries that operate in the early years sector (together with suppliers to the sector) do, as with all businesses, need to be aware of the changes.
'Bribery' generally covers one person giving (or attempting to give) a benefit to another person as a reward for acting illegally, or in a way that breaches an obligation of good faith.
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