# Legal Documentation

This directory contains legal policies, frameworks, and compliance documentation for The Order and all affiliated entities.

## Policies

### Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC)
- **[ABAC_POLICY.md](./ABAC_POLICY.md)** - Comprehensive Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
  - Applies to: Order of Military Hospitallers, International Criminal Court of Commerce, Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS), and all affiliated entities
  - Compliance with: UK Bribery Act 2010, U.S. FCPA, OECD/UNCAC standards
  - Status: Draft v1.0 (pending Board/Sovereign Council approval)

## Policy Framework

All policies in this directory are designed to:
- Meet global compliance standards
- Apply across all entities of The Order
- Provide clear guidance and procedures
- Include implementation checklists and templates

## Related Documentation

- **[Governance Tasks](../reports/GOVERNANCE_TASKS.md)** - Includes policy drafting tasks
- **[Governance Documentation](../governance/)** - Governance framework and procedures
- **[Configuration Documentation](../configuration/)** - Environment and operational configuration

## Policy Development Process

1. **Drafting**: Policies are drafted based on legal requirements and best practices
2. **Review**: Legal and compliance review
3. **Approval**: Board of Directors / Sovereign Council approval
4. **Implementation**: Rollout with training and monitoring
5. **Review**: Annual review and updates as needed

## Contact

For questions about legal policies, contact the Chief Compliance Officer or Legal Department.