Changes to our enforcement strategy
Consultation responses template
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This template is provided for responses to the Gambling Commission’s consultation on
changes to our enforcement strategy. Please use this template if possible.
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The templates leaves space for responses to all the questions asked in the consultation.
However, we understand that respondents to the consultation may wish to answer only
those questions which are relevant for their business, organisation or interests.
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All responses should be sent by email to [email protected]
by 21 April 2017.
Alternatively, responses can be sent by post to:
Changes to our enforcement strategy
Consultation co-ordinator
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham B2 4BP
Name:
Organisation:
Email address:
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If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, please indicate which type of
organisation:
Industry body
Regulatory body
Government body
Charity
Local authority
Help group
Academic institution
Faith group
Other (please specify)
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If you are responding as an individual, please indicate your own interest:
Question one
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed amendments to the wording of
paragraphs 4.5 and 4.6?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to paragraphs 4.5 and
4.6?
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Question two
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposal to give credit for timely disclosure?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Question three
Do you have any other comments about our proposed amendments to our Statement of principles
for licensing and regulation?
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Question four
Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to the policy statement?
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Question five
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed amendments to paragraph 2.6 of the
Statement of Principles for determining financial penalties and the criteria for determining amount?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to paragraph 2.6 and the criteria
for determining amount?
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Question six
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed amendments to paragraph 2.8 of the
Statement of principles and the approach to calculating a financial penalty?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to paragraph 2.8 and the approach
to calculating a financial penalty?
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Question seven
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed amendments to paragraph 2.9 of the
Statement of principles and the factors to be taken into account when calculating a financial
penalty?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to paragraph 2.9 and the factors to
be taken into account when calculating a financial penalty?
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Question eight
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposal to allow a discount to a financial
penalty in certain circumstances?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposal to allow a discount to a financial penalty in
certain circumstances?
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Question nine
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposals to expand the principles we will apply
to deciding how monies from early settlement will be used?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
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Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposals to expand these principles?
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Question ten:
Do you have any other comments about our proposed changes to the Statement of principles on
financial penalties?
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Question eleven
To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed amendments to the guidance on
regulatory decision making after a licence review?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Do you have any other comments about this proposal?
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Do you have any other comments about our proposed amendments to the Guidance on regulatory
decision making after a review?
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