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4(1)An appeal against the determination of a penalty in proceedings under paragraph 3 lies to the High Court or, in Scotland, the Court of Session as the Court of Exchequer in Scotland—
(a)by any party on a question of law, and
(b)by the defendant (or, in Scotland, the defender) against the amount of the penalty.
(2)On any such appeal the court may—
(a)if it appears that no penalty has been incurred, set the determination aside,
(b)if the amount determined appears to be appropriate, confirm the determination,
(c)if the amount determined appears to be excessive, reduce it to such other amount (including nil) as the court considers appropriate, or
(d)if the amount determined appears to be insufficient, increase it to such amount not exceeding the permitted maximum as the court considers appropriate.
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