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.