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Simple terms explainer
If individuals or businesses break local laws or regulations, councils can take enforcement action through prosecution. This requires gathering evidence, preparing legal cases, and working with courts or prosecutors to ensure compliance and deter future breaches.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Business and legal
Trading standards
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
1
National bodies with shared interest
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)
Standards and Frameworks
2