Meanings of proposed penalties in English

Does the government acquiesce, support Labor's amendments and implicitly agree that its own proposed penalties for banks are too weak?

McDonald's said it will wait for a determination on the proposed penalties to be handed down in November before commenting further.

A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the Wal-Mart situation, as well as how the agency determines proposed penalties in FCPA cases.

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has proposed penalties including potential prison terms for people who manipulate the gas and electricity markets.