SCHEDULES

F1Schedule 4Enforcement

Part 2Penalties

Power to impose penalties

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(1)

If sub-paragraph (3) or (4) applies to a member of the House of Commons, the Compliance Officer may by notice (a “penalty notice”) impose a penalty on the member.

(2)

A “penalty” means a sum of money payable by the member to the IPSA.

(3)

This sub-paragraph applies if the Compliance Officer has made a finding under section 9(5) that the member has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with a requirement under section 9(3) (provision of information to Compliance Officer).

(4)

This sub-paragraph applies if the Compliance Officer is satisfied that the member has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any requirement contained in a repayment direction.

(5)

The Compliance Officer must send a copy of the penalty notice to the IPSA.

(6)

References in this Part of this Schedule to a member of the House of Commons include a former member of that House.

(7)

In this Schedule “penalty notice” and “penalty” have the meanings given by this paragraph.