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Corporate Governance Framework

Our corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.

Published
29 October 2021

Last updated
27 February 2023 - Changes

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  2. Regulatory decisions: deciding to conduct a licence review

Regulatory decisions: deciding to conduct a licence review

Function

Institution of licence reviews under section 116(1) or 116(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab).

Person to whom the function is delegated and conditions under which the authority is vested

A Senior Manager or above may decide that a licence review should be commenced.

Function

Suspension of licences at the time of deciding to conduct, or during the course of a review, under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab), on the grounds that the Commission suspects that any of the conditions specified in section 120(1) of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab) applies.

Person to whom the function is delegated and conditions under which the authority is vested

A Director and/or Head of Function or above may take the decision to suspend a licence.

The Regulatory Panel may review the decision to suspend the licence.

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