As a general rule, gifts should be declined.  Gifts received should be returned to the sender with an appropriate worded letter explaining why it can not be accepted.  The employee's supervisor should be informed and the register of hospitality & gifts should be updated and sent to the non-delegated compliance finance team.  Very occasionally it may be appropriate for gifts to be accepted.  If this is the case written permission from the employees supervisor must be sought and the register updated. In the case of a dispute, it is the employee's responsibilty to ensure that the gifts have not been corruptly obtained. 

   Gifts & Hospitality Register 
  

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