Quebec Enterprises Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

Quebec Enterprises Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

The appellant failed to provide a proper basis for non-compliance with the Compliance Notice; the presumption of service was not rebutted, and ignorance of the law is not a defence. The Fixed Penalty Notice was properly imposed.

Parties
Appellant: Quebec Enterprises Ltd; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Regulatory Appeal / Judgment on Papers
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Fixed Penalty Notice, Compliance Notice, Presumption of Service, Employer Duties
Pensions Regulation Administrative Law Fixed Penalty Notice Compliance Notice Presumption of Service Employer Duties

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Parties

Quebec Enterprises Ltd

Appellant

The Pensions Regulator

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Regulatory Appeal / Judgment on Papers

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Fixed Penalty Notice was properly imposed
  2. 2 Whether the Compliance Notice was properly served
  3. 3 Whether ignorance of the law or non-receipt of notice is a defence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a proper basis for non-compliance with the Compliance Notice; the presumption of service was not rebutted, and ignorance of the law is not a defence. The Fixed Penalty Notice was properly imposed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Reference dismissed
  • Matter remitted to the Regulator