The Bribery Act is full steam ahead to come into force in April 2011. Despite this, it was reported in the Evening Standard on 13 January 2011 that Downing Street had ordered a review of Bribery Act and the Guidance. The broadsheets followed suit and many reported this story on 14 January. It was thought that a review of the Bribery Act had been ordered as a result of fears that the new legislation could be too damaging to economic growth, and result in businesses being deterred from the UK, an issue which many have raised over the last year.

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