Scott was a colonel in the Army, and was commanding officer of the Royal Marine Submarine Miners. He was convicted on November 10th, 1917, before Mr. Justice Salter, at the Newcastle Assizes, of conspiracy corruptly to obtain bribes and was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment and was ordered to pay 200 towards the cost of the prosecution. In effect, there had been an arranged course of dealing between Scott, Captain Moralee and Private Cohen to take 'rewards' from persons wanting to enlist in the unit of which Scott was commanding officer. Payments were also accepted to ensure that these persons were stationed locally instead of their being sent away for their military service.

Apply the current UK law on bribery to this scenario and analyse how many offences might have been committed here. Remember to use detailed references to the relevant law, appropriate case illustrations and do not forget potential defences. with relEVANT case examples

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