SCHEDULE 4Application to the Crown

Contravention of these Regulations by the Crown2

1

If the Crown contravenes a provision of these Regulations—

a

it is not criminally liable under regulation 38; and

b

no proceedings may be taken against it under regulation 42.

2

But—

a

on the application of a regulator, the High Court may declare a contravention of these Regulations by the Crown to be unlawful; and

b

these Regulations apply to persons in the public service of the Crown as they apply to other persons.