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Matthew Penny

Publication date 04 May 2023
Case reference 193709
Procedure Prohibition
Adjudicated party Matthew Penny
Service type Entertainment - adult
Sanctions Code 15 - 5.8.5 (g)
Summary

This case was brought against the associated individual under paragraph 5.8.12 of the 15th edition of the Code of Practice.

The Tribunal was asked to consider imposing a prohibition against Mr Matthew Penny pursuant to paragraph 5.8.5(g) of the Code.

The case related to a previous adjudication against Embill Services Limited (case reference: 187522). The previous adjudication involved a sexual entertainment service and was adjudicated on 18 January 2022. 

The Tribunal decided (unanimously) to prohibit Mr Penny from providing, or having any involvement in, any premium rate service in the UK, and to do so for a period of five years, taking into consideration the severity of the breaches upheld against the Provider and the importance of the legitimate aims of the regulatory scheme. 

Administrative charge recommendation: 100%.

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