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.