Module 1:  Understanding and avoiding corruption – Overview

Topics covered in this workshop

  • Risks of involvement in corruption
  • What is meant by “corruption”
  • Cost of corruption
  • Corruption kills:  Grenfell Tower
  • Likelihood of encountering corruption
  • Bribery
  • Gifts and hospitality
  • Extortion – Threat of commercial harm
  • Extortion – Threat of physical harm
  • Fraud
  • Cartels
  • Abuse of power
  • Embezzlement
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Money laundering
  • Relationship between offences
  • Liability for corruption
  • Factors relevant to liability
  • Recording and reporting corruption
  • Avoiding liability for corruption
  • What to do if in doubt
  • Conclusion.

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