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Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.

Published
1 June 2017

Last updated
10 July 2025 - Changes

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  2. Proposal 16: Step 7 - Proportionality

Proposal 16: Step 7 - Proportionality

Step 7 was not included in the proposed version of the Statement of Principles for Determining Financial Penalties (SoPfDFP) or provided for in the consultation document.

Respondents’ views

There were numerous instances in the feedback provided by the respondents throughout the responses to the consultation document where the need for proportionality was raised.

Our position

We have considered the comments raised by stakeholders in the consultation responses and have included an additional step, Step 7, in the amended version of the SoPfDFP. This step has been included to allow for the Gambling Commission to consider whether the sum of the financial penalty, arrived at after Step 6, is proportionate in all the circumstances.

Final wording

This requirement will come into force on 10 October 2025.

Paragraph 2.34 of the amended SoPfDFP

Step 7 - Proportionality

2.34. As a final step, the Commission will consider whether the sum which is proposed as a financial penalty as a result of Step 6 is proportionate in all the circumstances. 

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