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Consultation Outcome Published 26 Mar 2015 Single Source Regulations Office ↗ View on GOV.UK

Single source statutory guidance on determining penalty amount

Guidance to be used by the Secretary of State when determining the amount of penalty to issue for contraventions to the regulations.

Opened 20 Feb 2015
Closed 13 Mar 2015
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Section 33(3) and (4) of the Defence Reform Act provides for the SSRO to issue guidance on determining the amount of a penalty, stating that:

  • in determining the amount of a penalty, the Secretary of State must have regard to guidance issued by the SSRO
  • the SSRO must publish guidance issued under subsection (3) [determining the amount of penalty] in such a manner as it thinks appropriate

The overarching principle of this guidance is to ensure that any penalties issued are fair and proportionate, while acting to deter non-compliance.

Our draft guidance proposes to exempt contractors from penalties for a defined period under ‘transitional arrangements’.

Once published, it will be a legal requirement for contractors and the MOD to have regard to this guidance.

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