Bribery in football and corruption at the IAAF – How does the Bribery Act 2010 apply?

The turn of 2016/2017 saw several high-profile corruption allegations levelled against football and athletics executives.

These instances, outlined in more detail below, raise questions firstly about the nature of the allegations, and secondly how the Bribery Act 2010 might apply in such circumstances.  Accordingly, this article looks at:

• The Daily Telegraph football sting and the resulting police investigation into bribery;
• The IAAF’s findings against its former deputy general secretary, Nick Davies;
• The Bribery Act 2010 and how it might apply in such circumstances.