There seems to be a pattern in recent years where the company accepts culpability, but then the individuals involved are tried and acquitted.
In the aftermath of the recent Sarclad case, where three former executives were found not guilty of conspiring to commit bribery and corruption offences, surely companies will think more critically about entering a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Instead, why not take your chances with a trial?
Rahman Ravelli's Syed Rahman was recently asked by Compliance Week to provide his thoughts on the DPA process.
In the aftermath of the recent Sarclad case, where three former executives were found not guilty of conspiring to commit bribery and corruption offences, surely companies will think more critically about entering a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Instead, why not take your chances with a trial?
Rahman Ravelli's Syed Rahman was recently asked by Compliance Week to provide his thoughts on the DPA process.
His comments can be read here. (subscription required).
