1.2. Give FIVE examples of how Associated British Foods PLC has complied with the Code to maintain the independence of the Board of directors as a whole.

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1.3. How might the independence of non-executive (outside) directors be defined in the Code?

Evaluate how Associated British Foods PLC has complied with the Code in terms of independence of each individual non-executive director.What contributions can an independent non-executive director of Associated British Foods PLCmake to a robust corporate governance structure in a firm?