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Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for that answer. There is still some residual worry. I find it difficult to spot how these prescribed criteria, which are obviously reasonably complex in order to attempt to be sensitive, will work in practice, and how they will vary in the exercise of the discretion. For example, if you decide to reduce the penalty because it happens to be an individual, and that individual is now ill, that needs to be explained. One needs to know whether that has been taken into account before the individual, or those assisting him, decides to accept it. There is a bit of a grey area. I have made my point for the moment. I am sure the Minister will reflect on it. For the time being, pending further stages, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 133 not moved.] Clause 38 agreed to. Clause 39 [Fixed monetary penalties: criminal conviction]: