Lissack & Horlick on Bribery and Corruption 4th ed

The new edition of this comprehensive work offers a full overview of the legislation set in both a national and international context, with a full explanation of the scope of the Act and Ministry of Justice guidance together with detailed insight into anti-corruption measures and sentencing. Written by expert practitioners in white collar international crime (with magic circle and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act practitioner contributions), it offers a definitive voice amid fear and confusion toward the new bribery legal system. While both authoritative and accessible, it offers a clear emphasis on all practical issues with each chapter ending with a bullet-point list summarising key points to be considered.

• The 4th edition of this well-established and comprehensive work reflects the dynamic global march of international bribery and corruption and the race by law enforcement around the world to keep one step ahead
• The global reach of this publication has increased with each edition, and this is no exception with its world-wide span now being truly transglobal
• Domestically, this edition is a major advance in step with the changing legislative landscape in the UK with its new focus on corporate transparency and combatting economic crime demonstrated by the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and the Govts updated Economic Crime Plans. This edition covers the expansion of corporate criminal liability for economic crimes including bribery offences under the ECCTA 2023. Including further potential due to Criminal Justices Bill, and the expanded powers for the SFO under ECCTA 2023
• The book continues to be written by expert practitioners in white collar international crime (with magic circle and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act practitioner contributions), commercial lawyers, and experts within tailored sub specialisms
• Overall, the 4th edition offers a definitive voice amid fear and confusion toward the still evolving new bribery legal system. While both authoritative and accessible, it offers a clear emphasis on all practical issues with each chapter ending with a bullet-point list summarising key points to be considered