1998/95 - AG v British Broadcasting Corporation [1998] UR 95 (8 May 1998)

A negligent failure to comply with Housing Regulations, even if inadvertent and of short duration, warrants a penalty to reinforce the importance of regulatory compliance.

Citation: [1998] UR 95
Parties: Defendant: British Broadcasting Corporation; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 May 1998
Procedural Posture: Regulatory Infraction / Judgment
Outcome: Fine imposed and costs awarded against the defendant.
Legal Topics: Housing Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Penalties for Non Compliance

Administrative Law Housing Law Housing Regulations Regulatory Compliance Penalties for Non Compliance

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Parties

British Broadcasting Corporation

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Regulatory Infraction / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the British Broadcasting Corporation breached Housing Regulations
2 Appropriate penalty for inadvertent but negligent infraction

Ratio Decidendi

A negligent failure to comply with Housing Regulations, even if inadvertent and of short duration, warrants a penalty to reinforce the importance of regulatory compliance.

Court Disposition

Fine imposed and costs awarded against the defendant.

Orders

Fine of £3,000 imposed on the British Broadcasting Corporation
Corporation to pay costs of £1,000 to the Crown