Glasgow Solicitors Blog from The GLP

A former magistrates' court administrative officer has admitted taking a £500 bribe to "get rid" of a speeding charge. This is the first prosecution and conviction under the Bribery Act 2010 - a UK-wide piece of legislation sponsored by the UK Ministry of Justice, which came into force on 1st July 2011.

The Bribery Act 2010 came into force last week, replacing the current common law and century-old statutory provisions regarding bribery and corruption.