Regulatory Alerts2018-09-12
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Possibility of fines for offence imposed on legal entity and natural person instructing or directing commission
Fines for an offence may be imposed on both the legal entity and the natural person instructing or actually directing the commission of that offence. Where applicable, fines may also be levied on several natural persons involved in directing the offence, regardless of whether a fine is imposed on the legal entity. This confirms the concurrent liability of entities and individuals for such offences.
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Is it possible that fines for an offence are imposed on both the legal entity and the natural person instructing or actually directing the commission of that offence?
Published: 12 September 2018
Answer:
Yes, that is possible. Where applicable, fines may also be imposed on several natural persons instructing or actually directing the commission of the offence, whether or not in addition to the fine imposed on the legal entity.
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