Policy
Statement of principles for determining financial penalties
The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.
Proposal 19: Impact of the proposals on protected characteristics stated in the Equality Act 2010
As the proposals in the amended Statement of Principles for Determining Financial Penalties (SoPfDFP) constitute a new approach and methodology regarding how the Gambling Commission will determine financial penalties, we gave consideration as to whether the proposals had an impact on the protected characteristics stated in the Equality Act 2010.
Our assessment was that the proposals do not present a negative impact on the protected characteristics stated in the Equality Act 2010, nor do they contribute towards unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation, or other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.
We sought views regarding whether any respondents had any evidence or information which might assist the Commission in considering any equalities impacts, within the meaning of section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, in the context of any of the proposals outlined in the consultation document.
Consultation questions
Question 61, as detailed in Annex 2, related to this consideration.
Respondents’ views
We received 14 responses, and 2 respondents shared personal insights and comments which are unrelated to the question poised.
Our position
There was nothing for the Commission to action in relation to the comments received.
Last updated: 10 July 2025
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