Sapin Act II


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Participating in bribery and corrupt activities is a serious offence with serious consequences. In this course, you will learn about how Sapin Act II is applied to prevent and detect corruption, including key measures of compliance programmes aimed at preventing corruption and bribery. You'll also learn what constitutes corruption, how to respond to suspicions of corruption and the potential consequences and penalties for noncompliance. Sapin Act II applies to any company in France employing at least 500 persons in France and any company that employs at least 500 people worldwide, but whose parent company is headquartered in France.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Cohen Amir-Aslani, Avocats au Barreau de Paris. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Cohen Amir-Aslani accepts no responsibility for their contents and the reliance on the contents is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.



Target Audience
All employees of companies subject to Sapin Act II

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.2

Lesson Objectives

Sapin Act II

  • Sapin Act II
  • recognise key facts about the Sapin Act II that help employees detect and take action on potential bribery situations
  • recognise potential consequences for employees and companies who fail to comply with the Sapin Act II
  • Knowledge Check: Preventing Corruption
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_c01_lc_enuk

    Expertise Level
    Everyone