UNIVERSITY OF BATH Anti-Bribery Policy V2.1

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1 ANTI-BRIBERY POLICY 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of Policy The University of Bath is committed to ethical standards of business conduct, and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in all jurisdictions. The University will uphold relevant laws for countering bribery and corruption, in particular the Bribery Act This policy is intended to set out the University s approach to monitoring, identifying and ultimately avoiding incidents and/or risks of bribery. 1.2 Scope This policy applies to all members of University staff, members of the University Council and Council Committees and all students In addition, this policy also applies to other associated persons, which the University defines as agency and self-employed workers working for the University, and all other persons acting for the University, whether directly or indirectly, such as external members of University Committees, individuals appointed as directors of any company, consultants, contractors and agents To the fullest extent permissible by law, this policy shall apply in all jurisdictions in which the University operates Preventing, detecting and reporting bribery in line with this policy is the responsibility of all those outlined in paragraphs and above Breach of this policy may constitute a disciplinary offence for staff and students and will be subject to investigation under the University s disciplinary procedures. In the most severe instances this could result in dismissal / exclusion. For other associated persons, breach of this policy may result in other contractual or legal or other sanction. Criminal penalties may also apply (see below) Individuals found guilty of a bribery offence can face fines or prison sentences of up to ten years The University may face unlimited fines if it is found to have failed to prevent bribes being made or received by staff or associated persons. This is why this policy extends to individuals and companies who, whilst not directly employed by the University, are acting on its behalf. The University may also find itself excluded from certain public contracts, potentially affecting its income. 2 POLICY 2.1 What is bribery? Bribery, as defined in the Bribery Act 2010, means: Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person (either directly or indirectly) with the intent to induce a person to improperly perform a relevant function or activity or to reward a person for the improper performance of a relevant function or activity; or -1-

2 Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person (either directly or indirectly) knowing or believing that the acceptance of the advantage would itself constitute the improper performance of a relevant function or activity; or Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage (either directly or indirectly) intending that, in consequence, a relevant function or activity will be improperly performed or as a reward for the improper performance of a relevant function; or Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage (either directly or indirectly) where the request, agreement or acceptance itself constitutes the improper performance of a relevant function or activity; or Offering, promising or giving any financial or other advantage (either directly or indirectly) to a foreign public official with the intention of influencing that official in order to obtain or retain business or other advantage in the conduct of business What is not acceptable? It is not acceptable for anyone to whom this policy applies to engage in bribery (whether giving or receiving) as defined in paragraph 2.1 above, or otherwise engage in any activity that might lead to a breach of this policy In addition, it is not acceptable for them to fail to report any concerns which are required to be reported under this policy. 2.4 What steps can we take to prevent bribery? We can take the following steps to assist in the prevention of bribery: Risk Assessment: Effective risk assessment lies at the very core of the success of this policy. All staff must assess the vulnerability of their activities, particularly overseas activities, on an ongoing basis. Risk identification pinpoints the specific areas in which we face bribery and corruption risks and allows us to better evaluate and mitigate these risks and thereby protect ourselves. Business practices around the world can be deeply rooted in the attitudes, cultures and economic prosperity of a particular region any of which can vary. Accurate Books and Record-Keeping: Many serious bribery offences have been found to involve some degree of inaccurate record-keeping. Accurate records and financial reporting must be maintained for all activities and for all third party representatives acting on our behalf. False, misleading or inaccurate records of any kind could potentially damage the reputation of the University. Effective monitoring and Internal Control: Effective systems of monitoring and control are essential in all organisations and the University is no exception. Once bribery risks have been identified and highlighted through the risk assessment process, we may need to amend procedures to help mitigate these risks on an on-going basis. -2-

3 2.5 What do I do if I suspect bribery? The University s Financial Regulation G14 ( sets out the procedure for reporting financial irregularities, including the giving or receiving of a bribe Financial Regulation G14 states that: Any person who has reason to believe that an irregularity with financial implications for the University has or is about to take place, is required to inform their Head of Department and the Head of Internal Audit immediately. Human Resources will be consulted as necessary to ensure consistency of approach with the University s Disciplinary Policy and Procedure. The Head of Department will in turn notify the Director of Finance immediately. If it is suspected that the Head of Department is involved in the irregularity, the matter should be notified to the Director of Finance or the Head of Internal Audit directly. If it is suspected that the Vice-Chancellor, University Secretary or Director of Finance are involved in the irregularity the matter should instead be notified to the Treasurer. Failure to inform the appropriate person immediately may mean that further losses are incurred or that evidence is lost. 2.6 What if I am worried about reporting? The University encourages everyone to speak up and report any concerns they may have about bribery activity. This is a key part of the University s commitment to ethical and legal compliance. The University is committed to ensuring that individuals making reports in good faith do not suffer detriment as a result If a person feels they are not able to report their concerns through the route detailed above, they should still consider reporting them by means of the University s Public Interest Disclosure Policy (Whistleblowing Policy), which can be found at: Gifts and Hospitality The University s Financial Regulation G5 ( sets out the University s position in respect of gifts and hospitality Financial Regulation G5 states that: Hospitality offered may include meals, accommodation, travel costs, or entertainment. Hospitality must not be accepted in circumstances which may allow the employee or lay member to appear to be unduly influenced in favour of the provider of the hospitality Hospitality can amount to bribery. The key point is the need for great care, transparency and proper processes when dealing with hospitality. This applies -3-

4 equally where hospitality is given (or proposed to be given) as to where it is received (or offered) There is no cut off point at which gifts and hospitality are considered too small to amount to bribery. This is because the purpose behind the hospitality is always important The gift or receipt of hospitality which is aimed at securing an improper business or other advantage, or which may affect the recipient s independence is obviously not permissible under this policy. However, normal and proportionate hospitality given or received as part of the University s wider student, commercial, promotional and marketing activities, which is genuinely aimed at building a good business relationship or improving the profile of the University, is allowable In accordance with Financial Regulation G5, every Department / Faculty / School maintains a register of gifts and hospitality received by members of staff with an estimated value in excess of 50. The Register records the nature, name of the provider and estimated value of the hospitality. The registers are collected and examined each year by the University Secretary The overall value is to be taken as an aggregate of any hospitality received by an individual (or any parties related to them) within a three month period. For example, a business or personal contact buys you dinner once a week for a four week period. The overall value of the hospitality is likely to exceed 50, and it must therefore be logged Caution should be exercised in relation to hospitality. If in doubt about the propriety of hospitality, do not offer or receive it, and staff should log the offer if the 50 value is exceeded If in doubt, do not hesitate to take advice before accepting hospitality. The University Secretary is able to offer advice when appropriate. It should be stressed that the timing of hospitality in relation to any potential conflict may be key in deciding its appropriateness. 2.8 Facilitation Payments Facilitation payments are typically small, unofficial payments made to government officials to secure or expedite a routine service to which there is already entitlement. For example, an official may request an undue payment to issue an academic s visa. Similarly individuals within an official overseas regulatory authority may require an improper payment to issue regulatory approval for any joint educational arrangements the University maintains with overseas organisations. Facilitation payments do not, however, only arise in relation to government officials any payment to smooth the way that is not legally and ethically justifiable is potentially relevant The University does not offer or make, and shall not demand or accept, facilitation payments of any kind by members of the University anywhere in the world How do I recognise a facilitation payment? You should consider what the payment is ostensibly being asked for and whether the amount requested appears relevant and proportionate to the matter in hand. -4-

5 You should always ask for clarification, preferably written, if in doubt about what you are being asked for. Sometimes you may need to seek further advice to distinguish between properly payable fees and disguised requests for facilitation payments If members of the University have any suspicions or concerns in respect of a payment then, subject to the following paragraph, they must not make the payment. Staff and External Members must report those concerns using the processes under sections 2.3 and 2.4 above The University recognises that there may be circumstances in which a person could face a request for such payments in circumstances of duress, including actual or implied threat to their personal safety. Common sense must be used in deciding whether to make a payment in such circumstances. The University will not penalise payments made in such circumstances. Where the circumstances set out in this paragraph apply, members of the University must as soon as possible report the circumstances using one of the processes under sections 2.5 and 2.6 above. 2.9 Overseas Jurisdictions Certain jurisdictions present a heightened risk of bribery. Transparency International publishes a helpful Corruption Perceptions index by jurisdiction which can be used by staff to access the perceived risks of bribery activity associated with a particular part of the world. The index can be found at: Staff travelling, as part of their research, teaching or for any other reason, to countries identified in the index as having a perceived high risk of corruption should be especially vigilant and prepared to identify and resist bribery High Risk Areas The provisions of this policy clearly state that the University must remain vigilant and proactively seek to identify and avoid bribery and corruption. Whilst it would be impossible to list all of the potential bribery situations that may be encountered, certain areas and business relationships require particular scrutiny, for example improper hospitality (see section 2.7), facilitation payments (see section 2.8) and certain overseas jurisdictions (see section 2.9). Such high risk areas will change over time as circumstances dictate. However, for a Higher Education Institution such as the University of Bath areas of high risk which will require enhanced levels of due diligence and caution will almost certainly include the following: Agents and Intermediaries, particularly those who operate in a jurisdiction where bribery is prevalent or endemic (see section 2.9 above); Joint Ventures and consultancies, where the University could be held liable for any bribery or corruption committed by a third party with whom the University is associated by means of the joint venture or consultancy agreement; Contracts, particularly construction contracts where the values involved are likely to be high; -5-

6 All aspects of the procurement of goods and services carried out by the University 3 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The University Council has overall responsibility for the implementation, monitoring and review of the Anti-Bribery Policy. The Executive Committee exercises responsibility for its implementation, monitoring and review. Within the Executive Committee, primary responsibility lies with the University Secretary. 4 RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES University of Bath Financial Regulations: Public Interest Disclosure Policy (Whistleblowing Policy): 5 DOCUMENT CONTROL INFORMATION Owner University Secretary Version number V2.1 Approval Date 19 th May 2016 Approved By Council Date of last review May

7 Anti-bribery Guidance A. Examples of risk areas: Appendix 1 The following are examples of a range of UK and overseas activities which, depending on the circumstances, could lead to breaches of the Act by the individuals or HEI. Other activities could carry similar risks. Procurement A company is desperate to win a major contract with the HEI and offers to make a car available on a long term loan to a staff member who can influence the award of the contract. Alumni / charitable donations A wealthy alumnus arranges for his company to make a substantial donation to the HEI to ensure that his child is awarded a place. Overseas recruitment An agency responsible for recruiting students pays a small bribe to an education department official to be allowed access to students in a highly rated school. Overseas development The HEI seeks to expand into the Middle East and the Director exchanges valuable gifts with local leaders on the basis that this is expected practice in the country. Field trip A professor on a field trip with students pays a small sum to customs officials to avoid excessive delay in the import of field equipment. Research A professor conducting research in a specialist area is asked to give an overly positive peer review in exchange for a similar review of their own work. B. Use of third-party representatives It is important to identify risks when a third-party conducts activities on the University s behalf. Where risk regarding a third-party arrangement has been identified, staff must: Evaluate the background, experience and reputation of the third-party Understand the services to be provided, and methods of compensation and payment Evaluate the rationale for engaging the third-party Take reasonable steps to monitor the transactions of third-parties appropriately Ensure there is a written agreement in place which acknowledges the third party s understanding and compliance with this policy. C. Giving and accepting Gifts and hospitality -7-

8 When evaluating what is acceptable, first take a step back and consider: What is the intent is it to build a relationship or is it something else? How would this look if these details were on the front page of a newspaper? If you find it difficult to answer one or more of the above questions, there may be a risk involved which could potentially damage the reputation and business of the University. The action could be unlawful. Circumstances which are never permissible include examples that involve: A quid pro quo (offered for something in return) Gifts in the form of cash or cash equivalent vouchers Entertainment which could be perceived to be a bribe or inducement As a general rule, employees and third parties should not provide gifts to, or receive them from, those meeting the definition of a government official. -8-

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