Sentences with phrase «leniency programmes»

Most Asian jurisdictions have adopted leniency programmes, which have proven to be surprisingly effective in obtaining key evidence to combat cartels, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

Companies should immediately engage external counsel to obtain legal advice, commence an internal investigation, minimise criminal exposure and determine what leniency programmes may be applicable.

The OCT said Arla applied for and was granted immunity from the fines under the OFT's leniency programme.

The number of business cartels signing up to the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) leniency programme nearly doubled last year.

Considering that in the majority of cases involving serious corporate misconduct the authorities may impose administrative penalties and measures affecting the company's ability to continue and develop its activities, as a rule participation in a leniency programme is considered the better option for a company and implicated individuals.

First, that the incidence of corruption is best reduced by a leniency programme which leads to most self - reporting companies achieving an immunity against prosecution in return for paying a civil «fine».

In the EU, the Commission's leniency programme has seen increasing use.