# The Detergents Regulations 2005, Regulation 20: Offences due to fault of third person

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

Where the commission by any person of an offence under any of the provisions of these Regulations is due to the act or default of some other person, that other person shall be guilty of the offence; and a person may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this regulation whether or not proceedings are taken against the first-mentioned person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2469/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/detergents-regulations-2005/regulation-20
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