General

I124Offences committed by partnerships and other unincorporated associations

1

Proceedings for an offence under this Act alleged to have been committed by a partnership are to be brought in the name of the partnership (and not in that of any of the partners).

2

Proceedings for an offence under this Act alleged to have been committed by an unincorporated association other than a partnership are to be brought in the name of the association (and not in that of any of its members).

3

Rules of court relating to the service of documents have effect as if the partnership or unincorporated association were a body corporate.

4

Section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 (c. 86) and Schedule 3 to the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) apply in proceedings for an offence brought against a partnership or an unincorporated association other than a partnership as they apply in relation to a body corporate.

5

A fine imposed on a partnership on its conviction for an offence under this Act is to be paid out of the partnership assets.

6

A fine imposed on an unincorporated association other than a partnership on its conviction for an offence under this Act is to be paid out of the funds of the association.