Anti-Bribery Act: Statement of Compliance

The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011 with the aim of tackling bribery and corruption in both the private and public sectors. Bribery is defined as the giving or receiving of a financial or other advantage in exchange for improperly performing a relevant function or activity.

AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd is committed to applying the highest standards of ethical conduct, following good RICS business practice and having robust controls in place to prevent bribery. However, as an organisation we cannot afford to be complacent and under no circumstances is the giving, offering, receiving or soliciting of a bribe acceptable and AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd will not tolerate this in any form.

AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption is set out in further detail within the Counter Fraud Policy, and across a range of other policies and procedural documentation. This applies to all staff.

All are responsible for gaining an understanding of the requirements, the standard of conduct expected of them and ensuring that they comply at all times with all of our policies and procedures. This includes those in relation to procurement, hospitality and the acceptance of gifts.

Bribery and corruption under the act are punishable for individuals as a criminal offence by up to 10 years imprisonment and if AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd is found to have taken part in the corruption the company could face an unlimited fine and face incalculable damage to our reputation. We therefore take our legal responsibilities very seriously.

Any act of bribery undertaken by a member or an employee of AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd will result in disciplinary action and will be treated with a similar level of importance by the Board. If you are in any doubt as to whether any conduct could amount to bribery, or if you have any concerns or suspicions regarding bribery being committed, please contact Aris Georgiou, Director, email ageorgi3@hotmail.com.

The success of our anti-bribery measures depends on all employees, and those acting for the organisation, playing their part in helping to detect and eradicate bribery. Therefore, all employees and others acting for, or on the behalf of AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd are encouraged to report any suspected bribery in accordance with the procedures set out in the AC Housedesigns & Construction Ltd Counter Fraud Policy which is available on request.