This section provides guidance in relation to the requirement that an organisation should implement controls which minimise the risk of corruption in relation to gifts, hospitality, entertainment, donations and other benefits (“Benefits”) (Measure 9 of the Anti-Corruption Programme for Organisations).
In particular, the organisation should:
- adopt a policy which prohibits the offer, giving or receipt of Benefits where the offer, giving or receipt is, or could reasonably be perceived to be, for the purpose of corruption; and
- implement procedures which minimise the risk of breach of this policy.
Guidance
This guidance distinguishes between the following five categories of Benefit, and provides guidance on separate web-pages in respect of each category. Click on the relevant link to access the web-page.
Sample Benefits Policy
Two sample Benefits Policies can be accessed on the following link. These comprise a simple short form policy for small organisations and a more comprehensive policy for larger organisations.