Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Enforcement Guide
(England & Wales)
| Section and Contravention | Magistrates' court | Crown Court |
|---|---|---|
| S.33(1)(a) - S2 - S6 | £20,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| S.33(1)(a) - S7 | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (b) - S8 & 9 | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (c) - any H & S regulations | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (d) - relating to S14 enquiries | £5,000 (Level 5) | * |
| (e) - any requirement imposed by Inspector under S20 & S25 | £5,000 (Level 5 in respect of offences under s.20 only) | UNLIMITED FINE (NB only offences under s.25 triable on Indictment) |
| (f) - attempting to / preventing a person speaking to Inspector | £5,000 | * |
| (g) - contravention of a PN or IN | £20,000 or 6 months imprisonment | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine. |
| (h) - obstruction | £5,000 (Level 5) | * |
| (i) - relating to S27 | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (j) - disclosure in contravention to S28 and S27 (4) | £5,000 | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine |
| (k) - false statement | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (l) - false entry in register | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (m) - use a document with intent to deceive | £5,000 | UNLIMITED FINE |
| (n) - impersonating an inspector | £5,000 (Level 5) | * |
| (o) - relating to S47 orders | £20,000 or 6 months imprisonment | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine |
| s.33(4)(a) - not having licence where required | £5,000 | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine |
| (b) - breach of licence conditions | £5,000 | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine |
| (c) - relating to explosives | £5,000 | 2 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine |
Note that: s.33(4)(d) and s.33(5) are repealed.
* Magistrates' Courts only