Proceeding contribution from Pat McFadden (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords].

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords]

The amendments focus on that precise point. I said in Committee that the new sanctions are an alternative to criminal prosecution. Before determining whether to pursue a prosecution or impose a sanction, the regulator will have to undertake a thorough and rigorous investigation, at the end of which a determination of whether a person has committed an offence will be made. The regulator would then decide the most appropriate course of action.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 478 c1591-2
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Complaints Costs Business Local government Powers Standards Small businesses Regulation Local Better Regulation Office
Legislation: Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords]

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