Procurement caught in the crossfire
13 September 2012
UK purchasers abroad could fall foul of the government’s anti-terrorism act, which makes ‘facilitation’ payments anywhere in the world illegal. David Arminas reports
The aftermath of 11 September rolls on and the UK government has vowed to do its bit to weed out terrorists, including passing legislation against corruption and bribery.
However, although the government’s aim is commendable, thanks to the Anti-terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001, purchasers find themselves between a rock and hard place.
Bribery of all...