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Lawyers said in particular, large retailers were "terrified" of well-known manufacturers of clothing in some countries high risk photo corrupt practices: Rex Features

The CBI said the needs of the Government to "out of doubt" that authentic hospitality company falling foul of the law on corruption.

Other business groups warned that legislation which takes effect next April and introduced a new offence of failure by a commercial organization to prevent a bribe paid to or on its behalf, may make small exporters a disadvantage.

Speaking the deadline for responses to the draft guidelines passed yesterday, the CBI urges the Government to amend the legislation so that firms could be certain that normal business hospitality would be unaffected.

Katja Hall, Director of the CBI policy employment, said: "corruption, bribery and extortion are morally reprehensible and distort market .c ' is why the CBI supports the corruption which modernizes and updates anti bribery laws Act."

"At the same time, there is a risk that certain parts of the application of the law could have a negative effect on investment in the United Kingdom." In particular, we want the Government to clarify the rules relating to the company home to ensure that persons who are engaged in legitimate promotional activities are not captured.

David Frost, Director-General of British Columbia Colombia Chambers of commerce, said international action on corruption is required.

He warned that the Act imposes a charge disproportionately on small businesses. "There where small businesses that export and use an agent or a third party, how will they ensure that everything is above board?", he said.

In a cut and thrust the world export of what we do not want is British Colombia playing with a straight bat and find us that some of our competitors are pas.Si happens at work should be served at the global level.?

(AFS), serious fraud Office who will bring to prosecution under the law, said many small businesses are not aware that they will be affected by the legislation.

Robert Amaee, head of the SFO to fight against corruption "Businesses must think they entertain and for what purposes," said.

The Federation of small businesses said that he wanted to "specific" tips for firms with less than five employees clearly that "beyond a written basic policy statement verbally communicate the subsequent proceedings is likely to be adequate".

Department of justice said small businesses should not be burdened by the legislation. "Already the Organization less risk of corruption that arise in business organization, "he said."

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