PART 3Enforcement

Proceedings against partnerships and unincorporated associations16

1

Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations alleged to have been committed by a partnership or unincorporated association may be brought against the partnership or association in the name of the partnership or association.

2

For the purposes of such proceedings the following apply as if the partnership or unincorporated association were a body corporate—

a

rules of court relating to the service of documents;

F1b

section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 192515 and Schedule 3 to the Magistrates’ Court Act 198016;

F1c

section 70 and section 143 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 199517;

F2d

section 18 of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 194518 and Schedule 4 to the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 198119.

3

A fine imposed on a partnership or unincorporated association is to be paid out of the funds of the partnership or association.