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Eventia up-dates Bribery Act advice to members

Eventia has published an up-dated version of its advice to members on the implications of The Bribery Act 2010 on the events and hospitality sector.

This second edition contains additional valuable feedback garnered from agencies and suppliers at the Association’s Summer Eventia conference at the end of June.

The briefing has been prepared by the Eventia Regulation committee and Brian McDonnell, partner in Olswang solicitors, who commented,  “The Bribery Act impacts the Hospitality and Events Industry in various ways.  As the Government's guidance on the operation of the Act does not provide the certainty that many were looking for, careful assessments will need to be made in particular cases.  This Briefing Note can help in making these judgments."

Brian Kirsch, Chairman of Eventia Regulation Committee added “Olswang’s guidance is a detailed and thoughtful appraisal of the issues affecting companies in the events and hospitality sector.  The Eventia Regulation Committee will continue to represent the industry in pressing for a reasonable approach to implementation of the new Act.”