General bribery offences

3Function or activity to which bribe relates

1

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

a

it falls within subsection (2), and

b

meets one or more of conditions A to C.

2

The following functions and activities fall within this subsection—

a

any function of a public nature,

b

any activity connected with a business,

c

any activity performed in the course of a person's employment,

d

any activity performed by or on behalf of a body of persons (whether corporate or unincorporate).

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

a

has no connection with the United Kingdom, and

b

is performed in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

7

In this section “business” includes trade or profession.