# The Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008, Regulation 20: Default of third person

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

Where the commission by one person (“A”) of an offence under these Regulations is due to the act or default of another (“B”), B also commits the offence, and B may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this paragraph whether or not proceedings are taken against A.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/3206/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/spirit-drinks-regulations-2008/regulation-20
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