Anti-corruption Laws at a glance
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POBO governs both public and private sector corruption.
- Advantage refers to anything which is of value except entertainment.
- There is no financial limit or threshold for the monetary value of an advantage.
- Both the offeror and the acceptor of a bribe commit an offence under POBO.
- It is a POBO offence for an employee to use false document to deceive his employer even without accepting an advantage.
The offeror and the acceptor of a bribe will commit an offence irrespective of whether or not the act of bribery has actually been carried out.
- An advantage which is customary in any profession, trade, vocation or calling does not constitute a defence for bribery.
- Maximum penalty is 7 years imprisonment and a fine of $500,00.
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The relevant provisions of the POBO can be viewed at Hong Kong e-Legislation.
