Bribery is, in the conduct of the company's business, the offering or accepting of any gift, loan, payment, reward or advantage for personal gain as an encouragement to do something which is dishonest, illegal or a breach of trust.

Bribery is a criminal offence. S&E CareTrade prohibits any form of bribery. We require compliance, from everyone connected with our business, with the highest ethical standards and anti bribery laws applicable. Integrity and transparency are of utmost importance to us and we have a zero tolerance attitude towards corrupt activities of any kind, whether committed by S&E CareTrade employees or by third parties acting for or on behalf of S&E CareTrade.

 

OFFENCES
It is a criminal offence to:

  • offer a bribe;
  • accept a bribe;
  • bribe a foreign official;
  • as a commercial organisation, to fail to prevent a bribe.

You should be aware that if you are found guilty by a court of committing bribery, you could face up to 10 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. S&E CareTrade could also face prosecution and be liable to pay a fine.

 

PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to convey to all employees and interested parties of S&E CareTrade, the rules of the Company in relation to our unequivocal stance towards the eradication of bribery and our commitment to ensuring that S&E CareTrade conducts its business in a fair, professional and legal manner.

 


DEFINITIONS OF BRIBERY & CORRUPTION
Corruption is the misuse of office or power for private gain. Bribery is a form of corruption which means in the course of business:

i. giving or receiving money, gifts, meals, entertainment or anything else of value.
ii. as an inducement to a person to do something which is dishonest or illegal.

 

SCOPE
This policy applies to all employees of S&E CareTrade, regardless of seniority or site. It also extends to anyone working for or on our behalf e.g. those engaged by us on a self employed basis or an agency arrangement. We will encourage the application of this policy where our business involves the use of third parties e.g. suppliers; contractors.

 

This policy is reviewed on a periodic basis.