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Key Features Includes an introduction to the scale of corruption to help you put the law into context Provides information on best practice procedures when conducting investigations Looks at the different processes related to forensic issues, mergers and acquisitions Goes through effective complaints measures specifically when investing abroad Covers the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and the Bribery Act 2010 so you have a better understanding of recent reforms to UK lave Provides key points for the OECD. Anti-Bribery Convention and SFO all in one volume, saving you time searching Draws from the expertise of international contributors Covers the latest court decisions and their effect on the law on corruption Provides you with well established authority you can rely on About the Book: International Corruption The new edition of International Corruption helps you understandthe laws surrounding anti-corruption, what it intends to preventand how it impacts you. It explores the legislation from all anglesso you are clear of what can and cannot be done. This book describes and analyses anti-corruption Laws andtreaties in a number of key jurisdictions. The book also providesperspectives on how to investigate suspected corrupt payments, howto deal with regulators in a corruption enquiry and, perhaps moreimportantly, how to design effective compliance programmes thatminimises the risk of bribery in the first place. What was once a moral principle-it is wrong to bribe corruptforeign official to win or keep business abroad-has become a legalimperative. Lawyers, compliance officers, accountants, auditors andacademics alike will find this book useful. Contents History and Evolution of International Anti-CorruptionEfforts United Kingdom Anti-Corruption Legislation The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Australia Anti-Corruption Legislation Brazil Anti-Corruption Legislation Anti-Corruption Laws in Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Laws in India Conduc