Kickbacks - business as usual or a corrupt practice?
Let's get a bit serious for a minute. There is a little known law called the Secret Commissions Act 1910(!) that make undisclosed or unconsented commissions and similar gifts to an agent (eg an architect or builder) illegal. This law is enforced by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and is intended to address corruption in the commercial space. The key elements of the law, that particularly relate to purchase of goods and services, are: • Suppliers cannot pay commissions or giv