House of Commons · Public Bill Committee
- Sitting 7
21 September 2021
Proposed by Christopher Pincher Con Tamworth
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Key points
- The minister discusses penalties for obstructing authorized officers of the Building Safety Regulator
- Clause 21 and schedule 2 are commended for enabling the Building Safety Regulator to carry out its functions effectively
- Clause 22 proposes punishments for those who obstruct or impersonate authorized officers
Issue summary
The statement discusses penalties for obstructing authorized officers of the Building Safety Regulator.
Action requested
No specific action is requested, but the minister commends clause 21 and schedule 2 for enabling the Building Safety Regulator to carry out its functions effectively and proposes that clause 22 provides appropriate punishments for those who seek to obstruct or impersonate authorized officers.
Key facts
- A level 3 fine of £1,000 may be levied for obstructing an authorised officer.
- Similar fines apply for impersonating a police officer.
- One month’s imprisonment can be imposed on an obstructer of a police officer.
- Clause 21 and schedule 2 enable the Building Safety Regulator to carry out its functions effectively.
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