Bribery Act 2010

3Function or activity to which bribe relatesU.K.

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(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.