The policy applies to all employees (whether temporary, fixed-term or permanent), consultants, contractors, trainees, seconded staff, home workers, casual workers, agency staff, volunteers, interns, agents, sponsors, or any other person or persons associated with us (including third parties), or any of our subsidiaries or their employees, no matter where they are located (within or outside of the UK). It also applies to Officers, Trustees, Board, and/or Committee members at any level.
In the context of this policy, third party refers to any individual or organisation our company meets and works with, including actual and potential clients, customers, suppliers, distributors, business contacts, agents, advisers and government and public bodies – this includes their advisors, representatives and officials, politicians and public parties.
Any arrangements we make with a third party is subject to clear contractual terms, including specific provisions that require the third party to comply with minimum standards and procedures relating to anti-illicit trade.
