On 21 June 2018, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Bribery Act 2010 called for evidence for its scrutiny of the Bribery Act. The House of Lords appointed the Committee in May 2018 to consider whether the Bribery Act has achieved various aims, including a reduction in corrupt conduct and a higher conviction rate. The Committee will also examine the effectiveness of the Bribery Act, its impact on SMEs and the effect of the introduction of Deferred Prosecution Agreements.

Evidence must be submitted by 31 July 2018.

The details of the Committee are available here:

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