• EN-10.2 EN-10.2 BMA policy

    • EN-10.2.1

      Because of their criminal status, and their provision for custodial sentences, the sanctions provided for under the BMA Law are viewed by the Agency as very powerful measures, to be pursued sparingly. In most situations, the Agency will seek to address regulatory failures through administrative sanctions, as outlined in preceding sections, rather than by pursuing the criminal sanctions outlined here.

    • EN-10.2.2

      Where, however, the nature of the offence is such that there is strong evidence of a reckless or intentional breach of the BMA Law relevant to the following Articles, then the Agency will usually refer the matter to the Office of Public Prosecutor.