Enforcement policy
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Enforcement policy
Activities covered by the policy
General principles
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Deciding what level of enforcement action is appropriate
Informal action
Criteria for adopting formal action
Fixed penalty notice
Formal notices
Seizure
Refusal, suspension and revocation of a licence
Simple caution
Prosecution
Court injunction
Proceeds of crime applications
Determining whether a prosecution or simple caution is viable and appropriate
Liaison with other regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies
Juveniles
Review of enforcement policy
Deciding what level of enforcement action is appropriate
There are a range of potential enforcement outcomes. The option chosen varies from no action through to proceedings in court. Examples of the main types of action that can be considered are shown below:
No action
Informal action
Simple caution
Fixed penalty notices
Formal notice / orders
Seizure of goods / equipment
Refusals / suspension / revocation of a licence
Prosecution
Injunctive actions