# The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2017, Regulation 79: Complaints or conduct matters concerning a person whose identity is unknown

Extent: E+W

(1) Where a complaint or conduct matter relates to the conduct of a person whose identity is unknown at the time at which the complaint is made or the conduct matter is recorded, and whose identity is not known during or subsequent to the investigation of the complaint or recordable conduct matter, these Regulations apply in relation to such a person as if they did not include—
(a) any requirement for the person complained against to be given a notification or an opportunity to make representations;
(b) any requirement for the Director General or the Chief Executive to determine whether a criminal offence may have been committed by the person whose conduct has been the subject matter of an investigation, or to take any action in relation to such a determination;
(c) any requirement for the Chief Executive to determine whether disciplinary proceedings should be brought against a person whose conduct is the subject matter of a report.
(2) Where the identity of such a person is subsequently ascertained, the Director General and the Chief Executive must take such action in accordance with these Regulations as they see fit, regardless of any previous action taken under these Regulations as modified above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/521/regulation/79 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gangmasters-and-labour-abuse-authority-complaints-and-misconduct-regulations-2017/regulation-79
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