Module 17 2024

03/12/2024

Anti-Bribery & Transparency

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Anti-Bribery – interactions with HCPs

• National laws apply, e.g. anti-gift

NHS Conflicts of Interest

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• MTE and National Codes apply (for members)

• ‘Managing Conflicts of Interest in the NHS’

• Effective 17 September 2024

• UK: Bribery Act 2010 applies

• Applies to all NHS bodies

• Active / passive bribery

• No direct application to Manufacturers but may set the benchmark for acceptable conduct relevant to Bribery Act ‘improper performance’ test

• Corporate offence: • failure to prevent bribery • Defence of adequate procedures

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