Diss Discount Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

Diss Discount Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

The Fixed Penalty Notice was lawfully issued after the appellant failed to comply with the Compliance Notice by the extended deadline, all statutory requirements were met, and the penalty amount is fixed by law. The appellant did not demonstrate a good excuse for non-compliance.

Parties
Appellant: Diss Discount Ltd; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Regulatory Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
reference dismissed
Legal Topics
Automatic Enrolment, Fixed Penalty Notice, Compliance Notice, Statutory Duties of Employers
Pensions Law Regulatory Law Automatic Enrolment Fixed Penalty Notice Compliance Notice Statutory Duties of Employers

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Parties

Diss Discount Ltd

Appellant

The Pensions Regulator

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Regulatory Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Fixed Penalty Notice was lawfully issued for failure to comply with a Compliance Notice under the Pensions Act 2008
  2. 2 Whether the appellant had a good excuse for non-compliance with the Compliance Notice
  3. 3 Whether the penalty imposed was unfair or disproportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The Fixed Penalty Notice was lawfully issued after the appellant failed to comply with the Compliance Notice by the extended deadline, all statutory requirements were met, and the penalty amount is fixed by law. The appellant did not demonstrate a good excuse for non-compliance.

Court Disposition

reference dismissed

Orders

  • Matter remitted to the Pensions Regulator