Forward Security Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

Forward Security Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

The Tribunal found that the Compliance Notice was properly served on the Employer at its registered office address and that the Employer did not have a reasonable excuse for failing to comply. The issuing of the Fixed Penalty Notice was appropriate and proportionate.

Parties
Appellant: Forward Security Ltd; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Regulatory Tribunal Reference / Final Decision
Outcome
Reference dismissed; Fixed Penalty Notice confirmed
Legal Topics
Automatic Enrolment, Employer Duties, Compliance Notice, Fixed Penalty Notice, Presumption of Service
Pensions Law Regulatory Law Automatic Enrolment Employer Duties Compliance Notice Fixed Penalty Notice Presumption of Service

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Parties

Forward Security Ltd

Appellant

The Pensions Regulator

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Regulatory Tribunal Reference / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Fixed Penalty Notice was properly served and justified
  2. 2 Whether the Employer had a reasonable excuse for non-compliance with the Compliance Notice

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Compliance Notice was properly served on the Employer at its registered office address and that the Employer did not have a reasonable excuse for failing to comply. The issuing of the Fixed Penalty Notice was appropriate and proportionate.

Court Disposition

Reference dismissed; Fixed Penalty Notice confirmed

Orders

  • The reference is dismissed
  • The matter is remitted to the Regulator