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Anti-Bribery & Ethics Statement

Integrity · Transparency · Accountability

Anti-Bribery & Ethics Statement.

The standards governing ethical conduct, hospitality, third-party relationships and the reporting of bribery or corruption concerns at Medical Sutures.

01

Zero tolerance

Bribery, corruption, facilitation payments and unethical business practices are not accepted.

02

Transparent hospitality

Hospitality must be reasonable, proportionate, infrequent and connected to legitimate business activity.

03

Protected reporting

Concerns will be investigated promptly and confidentially, without retaliation.

No bribes. No improper payments. No unfair influence.

Our zero-tolerance approach applies throughout our operations, supply chains and relationships with public and private sector organisations.

Who this covers

One ethical standard.

The statement applies both within Astflick Group Ltd and to third parties working for, representing or supplying the business.

Group 01

Employees & leadership

All employees, directors and officers are expected to uphold the standards in this statement.

Group 02

Representatives

Contractors, agents and intermediaries must act ethically and in accordance with applicable law.

Group 03

Supply partners

Suppliers and business partners acting on our behalf are required to meet the same expectations.

01

Our Commitment

Astflick Group Ltd trading as Medical Sutures is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently and in compliance with all applicable laws, including the UK Bribery Act 2010.

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption and unethical business practices in all areas of our operations and supply chains.

02

Scope

This statement applies to:

  • All employees, directors and officers.
  • Contractors, agents and intermediaries.
  • Suppliers and business partners acting on our behalf.
03

Prohibited Conduct

Medical Sutures strictly prohibits:

  • Offering, giving, requesting or receiving bribes or improper payments.
  • Inducements intended to influence decision-making.
  • Facilitation payments of any kind.
  • Gifts, hospitality or incentives that could improperly influence business decisions.
All sectors

This applies whether dealing with public bodies, including universities and NHS organisations, or private sector entities.

04

Gifts & Hospitality

Reasonable and proportionate hospitality may be offered or accepted only where it is transparent, infrequent and directly related to legitimate business activity.

Hospitality must never be used to:

  • Influence procurement decisions.
  • Secure unfair advantage.
  • Circumvent institutional policies.
05

Suppliers & Third Parties

We expect suppliers, distributors and partners to:

  • Act ethically and lawfully.
  • Comply with anti-bribery legislation.
  • Maintain appropriate internal controls.

We reserve the right to terminate relationships where unethical conduct is identified.

06

Reporting Concerns

Any concerns relating to bribery, corruption or unethical conduct should be reported to management.

Concerns will be investigated promptly and confidentially, without retaliation.

07

Enforcement

Breaches of this policy may result in:

  • Termination of contracts.
  • Disciplinary action.
  • Reporting to relevant authorities where required.
08

Governing Law

This statement is governed by English law.

Report a bribery or ethics concern.

Raise any concern with management. Reports will be investigated promptly, confidentially and without retaliation.

Contact Medical Sutures

Breaches have consequences.

  • Contract termination
  • Disciplinary action
  • Reporting to authorities