Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

March 19, 2025

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Digital Markets</heading><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-1-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Overview</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#part-1">This Part</ref>—</intr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#part-1">This Part</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confers fu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#part-1">This Part</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confers functions on the CMA in relation to the regulation of competition

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confers functions on the CMA in relation to the regulation of competition in digital markets, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>makes related provision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-2">Chapter 2</ref> makes provision about the designation of undertakings as having strategic market status in respect of a digital activity.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> provides for the CMA to be able to impose conduct requirements on a designated undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-4">Chapter 4</ref> provides for the CMA to take steps to promote competition where it considers that activities of a designated undertaking are having an advers

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-5">Chapter 5</ref> makes provision about a duty to report certain possible mergers involving a designated undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-6">Chapter 6</ref> makes provision about investigatory powers and compliance reports in relation to a designated undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> makes provision about enforcement and appeals in relation to functions of the CMA under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><ref href="#part-1-chapter-8">Chapter 8</ref> makes provision about administration and other matters in relation to functions of the CMA under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>.</co

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-1-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Strategic Market Status</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-power-to-designate-undertaking-as-having-sms"><heading>Power to designate undertaking as havi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Designation of undertaking</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may designate an undertaking as having strategic market status (“<term refersTo="#term-sms" eId="te

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may designate an undertaking as having strategic market status (“<term refersTo="#term-sms" eId="term-sms">SMS</term>”) in respect of a digital activity carried out by the undertaki

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the digital activity is linked to the United Kingdom (see section <ref href="#section-4">4</ref>), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the undertaking meets the SMS conditions in respect of the digital activity.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The SMS conditions are that the undertaking has—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>substantial and entrenched market power (see <ref href="#secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>substantial and entrenched market power (see <ref href="#section-5">section 5</ref>), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a position of strategic significance (see <ref href="#section-6">section 6</ref>),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is subject to section <ref href="#section-7">7</ref> (the turnover condition).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA may only designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity after carrying out an SMS investigation in accordance with this Chapter.</content></subsection

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Digital activities</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part, the following are “digital activities”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part, the following are “digital activities”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the provision of a service by means of t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the provision of a service by means of the internet, whether for consideration or otherwise;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the provision of one or more pieces of digital content, whether for consideration or otherwise;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other activity carried out for the purposes of an activity within paragraph <ref href="#section-3-1-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-1-b">(b)</ref>.</content></lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, a service is provided by means of the internet even where it is provided by means of a combination of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the internet, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an electronic communications service (within the meaning given by section 32(2) of the Communications Act 2003).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA may treat two or more activities within <ref href="#section-3-1">subsection (1)</ref> that are carried out by a single undertaking as a single digital activity where—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the activities have substantially the same or similar purposes, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the activities can be carried out in combination with each other to fulfil a specific purpose.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In any notice or other document that the CMA is required to give or publish under or by virtue of this Part, the CMA may describe a digital activity by reference to the nature of the acti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Link to the United Kingdom</heading><intro>A digital activity is linked to the United Kingdom for the purposes of <ref href="#section-2">section 2</ref><ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref><ref hre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the digital activity has a significant number of UK users,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the undertaking that carries out the digital activity carries on business in the United Kingdom in relation to the digital activity, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the digital activity or the way in which the undertaking carries on the digital activity is likely to have an immediate, substantial and foreseeable effect on trade in the United

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Substantial and entrenched market power</heading><intro>In order to assess whether an undertaking has substantial and entrenched market power in respect of a digital activity for the purposes of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>would be expected or foreseeable if the CMA did not designate the undertaking as having SMS in respect of the digital activity, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may affect the undertaking’s conduct in carrying out the digital activity.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Position of strategic significance</heading><intro>An undertaking has a position of strategic significance in respect of a digital activity for the purposes of <ref href="#section-2">section 2</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking has achieved a position of significant size or scale in respect of the digital activity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a significant number of other undertakings use the digital activity as carried out by the undertaking in carrying on their business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the undertaking’s position in respect of the digital activity would allow it to extend its market power to a range of other activities;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the undertaking’s position in respect of the digital activity allows it to determine or substantially influence the ways in which other undertakings conduct themselves, in respec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>The turnover condition</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may not designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity unless the turnover c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may not designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity unless the turnover condition is met in relation to the undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The turnover condition is met in relation to an undertaking if the CMA estimates that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the total value of the g

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the total value of the global turnover of an undertaking or, where the undertaking is part of a group, the global turnover of that group in the relevant period exceeds £25 bill

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the total value of the UK turnover of an undertaking or, where the undertaking is part of a group, the UK turnover of that group in the relevant period exceeds £1 billion.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend either of the sums mentioned in <ref href="#section-7-2">subsection (2)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-7-3">subsection (3)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>keep under review the sums mentioned in <ref href="#section-7-2">subsection (2)</ref>, and</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>keep under review the sums mentioned in <ref href="#section-7-2">subsection (2)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>from time to time advise the Secretary of State as to whether the sums are still appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the most recent period of 12 months (“period A”) in respect of which the CMA considers that it is able to make an estimate of the total value of the relevant turnover of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if the CMA estimates that the relevant turnover of the undertaking or group in the period of 12 months ending immediately before period A was higher than the relevant turno

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the “relevant turnover” of the undertaking or group is the UK turnover or, as the case may be, global turnover of the undertaking or group.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Turnover of an undertaking</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-8">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of the turnover condition.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-8">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of the turnover condition.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The total value of the global turnover of an undertaking or group in the relevant period (as defined in section <ref href="#section-7">7</ref><ref href="#section-7-6">(6)</ref>) is, subje

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The total value of the UK turnover of an undertaking or group in the relevant period is, subject to regulations under <ref href="#section-8-4">subsection (4)</ref>, the total value of the t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arising in connection with any of its activities, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>relating to UK users or UK customers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how the total value of the global turnover or UK turnover of an undertaking or group in a period is to be estimated for the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations under <ref href="#section-8-4">subsection (4)</ref> may (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about amounts which are, or are not, to be regarded as comprising the turnover of an undertaking or group;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>confer on the CMA the power to determine matters specified in the regulations (including the matter mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-8-5-a">(a)</ref>).</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-8-4">subsection (4)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-procedure"><heading>Procedure</heading><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Initial

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Initial SMS investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an initial SMS investigation where it has reasonable grounds to consider that it may be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an initial SMS investigation where it has reasonable grounds to consider that it may be able to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An “initial SMS investigation” is an investigation into whether to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity where the undertaking is not already designated

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may begin an initial SMS investigation into whether to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity even if it has previously made a decision not to des

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Further SMS investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin a further SMS investigation in relation to the designation of a designated undertaki

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin a further SMS investigation in relation to the designation of a designated undertaking in respect of a relevant digital activity at any time during the designation peri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA must begin a further SMS investigation in relation to the designation of a designated undertaking in respect of a relevant digital activity not later than 9 months before the end

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A “further SMS investigation” is an investigation into whether—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to revoke a designated undertaking’s designat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to revoke a designated undertaking’s designation in respect of the relevant digital activity or to designate the undertaking again in respect of that activity, and</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to make provision under <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A further SMS investigation may also include an investigation into whether to designate the designated undertaking in respect of a digital activity that the CMA considers to be similar o

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Procedure relating to SMS investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>When the CMA begins an SMS investigation it must give the undertaking to which the inves

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>When the CMA begins an SMS investigation it must give the undertaking to which the investigation relates a notice (an “SMS investigation notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The SMS investigation notice must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in the case of an initial SMS investigation—</intro><level class="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in the case of an initial SMS investigation—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-11-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the reasonable grounds mentioned in <ref href="#sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-11-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the reasonable grounds mentioned in <ref href="#section-9">section 9</ref><ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-11-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>that the CMA may close the investigation in accordance with <ref href="#section-12">section 12</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the purpose and scope of the SMS investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the period by the end of which the CMA must give the undertaking a notice setting out its decisions as a result of the investigation (see <ref href="#section-14">section 14</r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the circumstances in which that period may be extended (see <ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The statement of the purpose and scope of the investigation must include a description of the undertaking and digital activities to which the investigation relates.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA must give the undertaking one or more revised versions of the SMS investigation notice if it changes its view of the purpose and scope of the investigation.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving an SMS investigation notice or a revised version of an SMS investigation notice, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publish the notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>give a copy of the notice to the FCA, OFCOM, the Information Commissioner, the Bank of England and the PRA.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Closing an initial SMS investigation without a decision</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may close an initial SMS investigation at any time before it has

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may close an initial SMS investigation at any time before it has reached a final view on the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-2-1-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content>When the CMA decides to close an initial SMS investigation, the CMA must give the undertaking to which the investigation related a notice to that effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The notice must include the CMA’s reasons for closing the investigation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-12-2">(2)</ref>, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Consultation on proposed decision</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on any decision that it is considering making as a result of an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on any decision that it is considering making as a result of an SMS investigation (see <ref href="#section-14">section 14</ref><ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Consultation under subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> may be carried out at the same time as consultation under <ref href="#section-24">section 24</ref><ref href="#section-24

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Outcome of SMS investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an initial SMS investigation which it does not close under section <ref href="#s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an initial SMS investigation which it does not close under section <ref href="#section-12">12</ref>, decide whether to designate the undertaking to which the in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a further SMS investigation, make a decision on the matters mentioned in <ref href="#section-10">section 10</ref><ref href="#section-10-3">(3)</ref> and, where

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA must give the undertaking a notice (an “SMS decision notice”) setting out its decisions under subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> on or before the last day of the peri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The giving of a revised version of an SMS investigation notice under <ref href="#section-11">section 11</ref><ref href="#section-11-4">(4)</ref> does not change the day on which the SMS

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-15">15</ref> and <ref href="#section-16">16</ref> make provision about the content of an SMS decision notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving an SMS decision notice, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If the CMA does not give an SMS decision notice on or before the last day of the SMS investigation period, the CMA and the undertaking to which the investigation related are to be treated

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an initial SMS investigation, the CMA had given the undertaking an SMS decision notice stating that it had decided not to designate the undertaking in respect o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a further SMS investigation, the CMA had given an SMS decision notice stating that it had decided to revoke the designated undertaking’s designation in respect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Notice requirements: decisions about whether to designate</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides as a result of an initial SMS investigation not t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides as a result of an initial SMS investigation not to designate the undertaking to which the investigation relates as having SMS in respect of a digital activity to wh

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><ref href="#section-15-3">Subsections (3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-15-6">(6)</ref> apply where the CMA decides to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The SMS decision notice must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a description of the designated undertaking,</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a description of the designated undertaking,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a description of the digital activity with respect to which the designation has effect,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any provision that the CMA has decided to make in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the CMA’s reasons for its decisions under <ref href="#section-14">section 14</ref><ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a statement of the period (the “designation period”) for which the designation has effect (see section <ref href="#section-18">18</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>a statement of the circumstances in which the designation period may be extended (see <ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref>), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>a statement of the circumstances in which the designation may be revoked before the end of the designation period (see sections <ref href="#section-10">10</ref> and <ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA may give one or more revised versions of an SMS decision notice if it changes its view of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undert

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the digital activity,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The giving of a revised SMS decision notice providing for the designation of an undertaking does not affect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the day on which the designation period in relation to that designation begins, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>anything done under this Part in relation to that undertaking.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a revised SMS decision notice, the CMA must publish the revised notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Notice requirements: decisions to revoke a designation</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-16">This section</ref> applies where the CMA decides,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-16">This section</ref> applies where the CMA decides, as a result of a further SMS investigation, to revoke the existing designation of a designated undertaking in re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The SMS decision notice must provide for the revocation of the existing designation—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have effect at the en

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have effect at the end of the day on which the notice is given, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to have effect from such earlier time as the CMA may specify in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The SMS decision notice must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any provision that the CMA has decided to make in reliance on <ref href

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any provision that the CMA has decided to make in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA’s reasons for its decisions under <ref href="#section-14">section 14</ref><ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</content></leve

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Existing obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides, as a result of a further SMS investigation, to revoke a designated undertaking’s desi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides, as a result of a further SMS investigation, to revoke a designated undertaking’s designation in respect of a relevant digital activity, the CMA may make transition

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Provision may be made in reliance on subsection <ref href="#section-17-1">(1)</ref> only for the purpose of managing the impact of the revocation—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on any person who benefited from the existing obligation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in a way that appears to the CMA to be fair and reasonable.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In Chapters <ref href="#part-1-chapter-6">6</ref> (investigatory powers and compliance reports) and <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">7</ref> (enforcement and appeals), references to a “desi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-17-5">(5)</ref> applies where the CMA decides, as a result of a further SMS investigation, to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>designate an undertaking again in respect of a relevant digital activity, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>designate an undertaking in respect of a different digital activity in reliance on <ref href="#section-10">section 10</ref><ref href="#section-10-4">(4)</ref>.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where this subsection applies, the CMA may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply any existing obligation, with or without modification, to t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply any existing obligation, with or without modification, to the designated undertaking in respect of the new designation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make transitional, transitory or saving provision in respect of any existing obligation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, an “existing obligation” is any—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>conduct requirement (see <ref href="#secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>conduct requirement (see <ref href="#section-19">section 19</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>enforcement order (see <ref href="#section-31">section 31</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>commitment (see sections <ref href="#section-36">36</ref> and <ref href="#section-56">56</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>final offer order (see section <ref href="#section-41">41</ref><ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>pro-competition order (see <ref href="#section-46">section 46</ref><ref href="#section-46-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-46-3-a">(a)</ref>),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Provision made in reliance on this section is to be included in an SMS decision notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Designation period</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity, the designat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to designate an undertaking as having SMS in respect of a digital activity, the designation period is 5 years beginning with the day after the day on which the SMS

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>See—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref> for circumstances in which the designation period may be exte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref> for circumstances in which the designation period may be extended, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>sections <ref href="#section-10">10</ref> and <ref href="#section-14">14</ref><ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-14-1-b">(b)</ref> for circumstances in whi

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-1-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Conduct requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-3-crossheading-im

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-3-crossheading-imposition-of-conduct-requirements"><heading>Imposition of conduct requirements</heading><sec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Power to impose conduct requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may impose one or more conduct requirements on a designated undertaking by giving th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may impose one or more conduct requirements on a designated undertaking by giving the undertaking a notice containing the information set out in section <ref href="#section-21">2

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may vary a conduct requirement imposed on a designated undertaking by giving the undertaking a revised version of that notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content>“Conduct requirements” are requirements as to how the designated undertaking must conduct itself in relation to a relevant digital activity, and references in this Part to imposing condu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under <ref href="#section-19-1">subsection (1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-2">(2)</ref>, the CMA must publish the notice.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The CMA may only impose a conduct requirement or a combination of conduct requirements on a designated undertaking if it considers that it would be proportionate to do so for the purposes

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fair dealing objective,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the open choices objective, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the trust and transparency objective,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The fair dealing objective is that users or potential users of the relevant digital activity are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>treated fai

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>treated fairly, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>able to interact, whether directly or indirectly, with the undertaking on reasonable terms.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The open choices objective is that users or potential users of the relevant digital activity are able to choose freely and easily between the services or digital content provided by the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The trust and transparency objective is that users or potential users of the relevant digital activity have the information they require to enable them to—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>understand the services or digital content provided by the undertaking through the relevant digital activity, including the terms on which they are provided, and</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make properly informed decisions about whether and how they interact with the undertaking in respect of the relevant digital activity.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-9"><num>(9)</num><content>A conduct requirement must be of a permitted type (see section <ref href="#section-20">20</ref>).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Before imposing a conduct requirement or a combination of conduct requirements on a designated undertaking, the CMA must have regard in particular to the benefits for consumers that th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>A conduct requirement—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>comes into force at a time determined by the CMA, and</content></level><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>comes into force at a time determined by the CMA, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with a decision of the CMA to revoke the requirement (see

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with a decision of the CMA to revoke the requirement (see section <ref href="#section-22">22</ref>), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>subject to provision made in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations), when the designation to which the requirement relates ceases to

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Permitted types of conduct requirement</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Conduct requirements are of a permitted type if they are within subsection <ref href="#sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Conduct requirements are of a permitted type if they are within subsection <ref href="#section-20-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Requirements are within this subsection if they are for the purpose of obliging a designated undertaking to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>trade on fair and reasonable terms;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>have effective processes for handling complaints by and disputes with users or potential users;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provide clear, relevant, accurate and accessible information about the relevant digital activity to users or potential users;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>give explanations, and a reasonable period of notice, to users or potential users of the relevant digital activity, before making changes in relation to the relevant digital a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>present to users or potential users any options or default settings in relation to the relevant digital activity in a way that allows those users or potential users to make in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Requirements are within this subsection if they are for the purpose of preventing a designated undertaking from—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>applying discriminatory terms, conditions or policies to certain users or potential users or certain descriptions of users or potential users;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>using its position in relation to the relevant digital activity, including its access to data relating to that activity, to treat its own products more favourably than those o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>carrying on activities other than the relevant digital activity in a way that is likely to materially increase the undertaking’s market power, or materially strengthen its pos

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>requiring or incentivising users or potential users of one of the designated undertaking’s products to use one or more of the undertaking’s other products alongside services o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>restricting interoperability between the relevant service or digital content and products offered by other undertakings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>restricting whether or how users or potential users can use the relevant digital activity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>using data unfairly;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content>restricting the ability of users or potential users to use products of other undertakings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to modify the permitted types of requirement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-20-4">subsection (4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Content of notice imposing a conduct requirement</heading><intro>A notice under section <ref href="#section-19">19</ref><ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-2">(2)</re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct requirement and the relevant digital activity to which it relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the CMA’s reasons for imposing the conduct requirement, including—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the objective for the purposes of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the objective for the purposes of which the CMA considers it is proportionate to impose the conduct requirement (see <ref href="#section-19">section 19</ref><ref href="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the benefits that the CMA considers would likely result from the conduct requirement (see section <ref href="#section-19">19</ref><ref href="#section-19-10">(10)</ref>), and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>the permitted type of requirement to which the CMA considers the conduct requirement belongs (see section <ref href="#section-20">20</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-c"><num>(c)</num><content>when the conduct requirement comes into force;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the last day of the designation period for the designation to which the conduct requirement relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-e"><num>(e)</num><content>how the conduct requirement interacts with any other conduct requirement that has been imposed on the undertaking.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Revocation of conduct requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may revoke a conduct requirement with effect from such time as the CMA may determine.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may revoke a conduct requirement with effect from such time as the CMA may determine.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to revoke a conduct requirement it must give the designated undertaking to which the requirement relates a notice specifying when the revocation is to have effect.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Transitional provision relating to conduct requirements etc</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A notice under <ref href="#section-19">section 19</ref><ref href="#se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A notice under <ref href="#section-19">section 19</ref><ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-2">(2)</ref> (content of notice imposing a conduct requirement), or u

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The fact that a conduct requirement ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any digital markets functions in relation to a breach or possible breach of that requirement.</p

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Consultation in relation to a conduct requirement</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before imposing a conduct requirement on a designated undertaking, the CMA must—<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before imposing a conduct requirement on a designated undertaking, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on the conduct requirement which it proposes to impose, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of the consultation, the CMA must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct requirement which the CMA proposes to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct requirement which the CMA proposes to impose, or a description of that requirement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a statement of the permitted type of requirement to which the CMA considers the proposed conduct requirement belongs.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Consultation under subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> may be carried out at the same time as consultation under section <ref href="#section-13">13</ref> (consultation on prop

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before revoking a conduct requirement, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on the proposed revocati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on the proposed revocation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Duty to keep conduct requirements under review</heading><intro>The CMA must keep under review, in relation to a designated undertaking—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-a"><num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose, vary or revoke a conduct requirement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the extent to which it is complying with each conduct requirement to which it is subject;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the effectiveness of each conduct requirement to which it is subject;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-d"><num>(d)</num><content>whether to take action in accordance with <ref href="#section-26">sections 26</ref> to<ref href="#section-35">35</ref> (enforcement of conduct requirements) or <ref

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-3-crossheading-enforcement-of-conduct-requirements"><heading>Enforcement of conduct requirements</heading><s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Power to begin a conduct investigation</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an investigation (a “conduct investigation”) where it has reasonable gro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an investigation (a “conduct investigation”) where it has reasonable grounds to suspect that an undertaking has breached a conduct requirement.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A conduct investigation is an investigation into—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether a breach has occurred, and</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether a breach has occurred, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if it has, what action, if any, the CMA should take in relation to the breach.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content>When the CMA begins a conduct investigation it must give a notice (a “conduct investigation notice”) to the undertaking which it suspects has breached a conduct requirement.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The conduct investigation notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the conduct requirement which the CMA suspects has been breached

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the conduct requirement which the CMA suspects has been breached;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>describe the conduct which the CMA suspects constituted the breach;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>state the period within which the undertaking may make representations in relation to the conduct investigation (see subsection <ref href="#section-26-5">(5)</ref>);</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>state the period by the end of which the CMA must give a notice to the undertaking setting out its findings as a result of the conduct investigation (see <ref href="#section-3

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>state the circumstances in which that period may be extended (see <ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-f"><num>(f)</num><intro>state the effect of the following provisions—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-26-4-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content><ref href="#section-28">section 28</ref> (closing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-26-4-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content><ref href="#section-28">section 28</ref> (closing a conduct investigation without making a finding);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-26-4-f-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><ref href="#section-30">section 30</ref> (notice of findings);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-26-4-f-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref> (commitments).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The period mentioned in <ref href="#section-26-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-26-4-c">(c)</ref> is such period as the CMA may determine.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a conduct investigation notice, the CMA must publish the conduct investigation notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Consideration of representations</heading><content>Before making a finding that an undertaking to which a conduct investigation relates has breached or is breaching a conduct requirement, the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Closing a conduct investigation without making a finding</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may close a conduct investigation at any time without making a f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may close a conduct investigation at any time without making a finding as to whether or not a breach of a conduct requirement has occurred.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content>When the CMA decides to close a conduct investigation, the CMA must give the undertaking to which the investigation related a notice to that effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe the undertaking in respect of which the CMA began the investigation,</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe the undertaking in respect of which the CMA began the investigation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state the conduct requirement to which the investigation related, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>include the CMA’s reasons for closing the investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection (2), the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Countervailing benefits exemption</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must close a conduct investigation under section <ref href="#section-28">28</ref> where

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must close a conduct investigation under section <ref href="#section-28">28</ref> where representations made by the undertaking to which the investigation relates lead the CMA to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The countervailing benefits exemption applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct to which the investigation relates gives ris

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct to which the investigation relates gives rise to benefits to users or potential users of the digital activity in respect of which the conduct requirement in questi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>those benefits outweigh any actual or likely detrimental impact on competition resulting from a breach of the conduct requirement,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>those benefits could not be realised without the conduct,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the conduct is proportionate to the realisation of those benefits, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the conduct does not eliminate or prevent effective competition.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where the CMA closes a conduct investigation as a result of <ref href="#section-29-1">subsection (1)</ref>, the undertaking to which the decision relates is to be treated as if the CMA h

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Notice of findings</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must give a notice to the undertaking to which a conduct investigation relates setting out its finding

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must give a notice to the undertaking to which a conduct investigation relates setting out its findings as a result of the conduct investigation (subject to subsection <ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The notice must be given on or before the last day of the period (the “conduct investigation period”) of 6 months beginning with the day on which the conduct investigation notice is give

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state whether or not the CMA has found that a breach has occurred, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state whether or not the CMA has found that a breach has occurred, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>include reasons for the CMA’s findings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> does not apply—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the CMA closes the conduct investigation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the CMA closes the conduct investigation under section <ref href="#section-28">28</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to any behaviour in respect of which the CMA has accepted a commitment from the undertaking (see section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref>).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Enforcement orders</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA finds, as a result of a conduct investigation, that an undertaking has breached a conduct requirem

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA finds, as a result of a conduct investigation, that an undertaking has breached a conduct requirement, it may make an order (an “enforcement order”) imposing on the undertaki

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where the breach is ongoing, stopping the breach;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>preventing the breach from happening again;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>addressing any damage caused by the breach.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may vary an enforcement order by making a revised version of that order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An enforcement order may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An enforcement order must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specify the breach to which it relates;</content></level><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specify the breach to which it relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>include the CMA’s reasons for imposing the obligations in the order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA may consult such persons as the CMA considers appropriate before making an enforcement order (including a revised version of an order).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to make an enforcement order (other than an interim enforcement order under section <ref href="#section-32">32</ref>), it must do so as soon as reasonably practicab

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-7"><num>(7)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after making an enforcement order (including a revised version of an order), the CMA must publish the order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The CMA may consent to an undertaking acting in a way that would otherwise constitute a breach of an enforcement order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Interim enforcement orders</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may make an enforcement order on an interim basis (an “interim enforcement order”) in relation t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may make an enforcement order on an interim basis (an “interim enforcement order”) in relation to a suspected breach of a conduct requirement where—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has begun a conduct investigation in relation to the suspected breach, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the CMA considers that it is necessary to act on an interim basis—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-32-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to prevent significant damage

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-32-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to prevent significant damage to a particular person or category of person,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-32-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to prevent conduct which could reduce the effectiveness of any other steps the CMA might take in relation to the conduct requirement which it suspects the undertaking has

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-32-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>to protect the public interest.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An interim enforcement order must specify the suspected breach to which it relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Before making an interim enforcement order, the CMA must give the undertaking to which it would relate an opportunity to make representations to it about the order which it proposes to m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content>But the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-32-3">(3)</ref> does not apply where the CMA considers that compliance would substantially reduce the effectiveness of the order.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where the CMA makes an interim enforcement order in relation to an undertaking without complying with subsection <ref href="#section-32-3">(3)</ref>, the CMA must, as soon as reasonably pr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reasons for the CMA’s decision to make the interim enforcement order without complying with subsection <ref href="#section-32-3">(3)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the period within which the undertaking may make representations in relation to the interim enforcement order (see <ref href="#section-32-7">subsection (7)</ref>).</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-32-5">(5)</ref>, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The period mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-32-5">(5)</ref><ref href="#section-32-5-b">(b)</ref> is such period as the CMA may determine.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The CMA must consider representations which it receives following a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-32-5">(5)</ref> as soon as reasonably practicable.</content></subsecti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Duration of enforcement orders</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An enforcement order (including a revised version of an order) comes into force at such time as th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An enforcement order (including a revised version of an order) comes into force at such time as the CMA may specify in the order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An interim enforcement order ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under section <ref href="#section-34">34</re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under section <ref href="#section-34">34</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to provision made in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations), when the designation to which it relates ceases to have effect, or</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>when one of the following events occurs in relation to the suspected breach to which the order relates—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-33-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the CMA gives the undertaking a notice stating that the CMA has found that no breach has occurred (see <ref href="#section-30">section 30</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the CMA accepts a commitment from the undertaking (see <ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>the CMA makes an enforcement order (see <ref href="#section-31">section 31</ref><ref href="#section-31-1">(1)</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-c-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>the CMA notifies the undertaking that it has decided not to make an enforcement order that is not an interim enforcement order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An enforcement order other than an interim enforcement order ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under section <ref href="#section-34">34</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to provision made in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations), when the designation to which it relates ceases to have effect.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The fact that an enforcement order ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a breach or possible breach of that order.</content></subsection

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Revocation of enforcement orders</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may revoke an enforcement order by giving a notice to that effect to the undertaking to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may revoke an enforcement order by giving a notice to that effect to the undertaking to which the order applies.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The notice must include the reasons for the CMA’s decision to revoke the enforcement order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The notice may include transitional, transitory or saving provision in relation to the revocation of the enforcement order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after revoking an enforcement order, the CMA must publish the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA may consult such persons as the CMA considers appropriate on any proposal to revoke an enforcement order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Duty to keep enforcement orders under review</heading><intro>The CMA must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which an undertaking to which it has given an enforcement order is complying with that order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the effectiveness of an enforcement order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-c"><num>(c)</num><content>whether to vary or revoke an enforcement order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where an enforcement order is revoked, whether to make a new enforcement order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-e"><num>(e)</num><content>whether to take action in accordance with <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> (enforcement and appeals) in respect of an undertaking which does not comply with an enfo

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-3-crossheading-commitments-relating-to-conduct-requirements"><heading>Commitments relating to conduct requir

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Commitments</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may accept an appropriate commitment from an undertaking subject to a conduct investigation as to its behavio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may accept an appropriate commitment from an undertaking subject to a conduct investigation as to its behaviour in respect of a conduct requirement to which the investigation rel

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A commitment is appropriate where the CMA considers that compliance with the commitment by the undertaking would mean that it would not be necessary to carry out a conduct investigation

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Following the acceptance of a commitment by the CMA as to the behaviour of an undertaking—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking that gave the commitment must comply with it at all times when it is in force, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>so far as relating to the behaviour, the CMA may not give a notice to the undertaking under <ref href="#section-30">section 30</ref> (notice of findings).</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The acceptance of a commitment does not prevent—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a conduct investigation from continuing so far as it relates

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a conduct investigation from continuing so far as it relates to other behaviour in relation to the same or a different conduct requirement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the CMA beginning a new conduct investigation in relation to the behaviour to which the commitment relates where—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-36-4-b-i"><num>(i)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>it has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material change of circumstances since the commitment was accepted,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>it has reasonable grounds to suspect that the undertaking has not complied with one or more of the terms of the commitment, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>it has reasonable grounds to suspect that information which led it to accept the commitment was incomplete, false or misleading in a material particular.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A commitment under <ref href="#section-36">this section</ref> comes into force when a notice of its acceptance is published by the CMA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A commitment under this section ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>subject to provision made in reliance on section <ref hr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>subject to provision made in reliance on section <ref href="#section-17">17</ref> (existing obligations)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-36-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with any terms of the commitment about when it is to cease to have effect, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>when the conduct requirement to which the commitment relates ceases to have effect, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>when the undertaking is released from the requirement to comply with the commitment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The CMA may by notice accept a variation to a commitment from time to time provided the commitment as varied would still be appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The CMA may release an undertaking from the requirement to comply with a commitment where it considers that it would be appropriate to do so.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The fact that a commitment ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a breach or possible breach of that commitment.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-1">Schedule 1</ref> makes provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accepting, or accepting a variation of, a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accepting, or accepting a variation of, a commitment, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>releasing an undertaking from the requirement to comply with a commitment,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Duty to keep commitments under review</heading><intro>The CMA must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the appropriateness of a comm

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the appropriateness of a commitment or releasing an undertaking from a commitment,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the extent to which an undertaking which has given a commitment is complying with it, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the appropriateness of taking further action in accordance with <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> (enforcement and appeals) in respect of an undertaking which does n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-3-crossheading-final-offer-mechanism"><heading>Final offer mechanism</heading><section eId="section-38"><num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Power to adopt final offer mechanism</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA considers that the following three conditions are met in relation to a transacti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA considers that the following three conditions are met in relation to a transaction between a designated undertaking and a third party, the CMA may—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>require the undertaking, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>invite the third party,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The first condition is that the transaction is a transaction in which the designated undertaking would—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide goods or services to the third party, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>acquire goods or services from, or use goods or services of, the third party.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The second condition is that, by failing to agree fair and reasonable terms as to payment for the transaction, the designated undertaking has breached an enforcement order, other than an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The third condition is that the CMA could not satisfactorily address the breach within a reasonable time frame by exercising any of its other digital markets functions.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-38-1">(1)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-transaction" eId="term-transaction">transaction</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-5-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a future transaction, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the future performance of an ongoing transaction,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In sections <ref href="#section-39">39</ref> to <ref href="#section-44">44</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-designated-undertaking" eI

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-pci-investigation" eId="term-pci-investigation">PCI investigation</term>” has the meaning given by <ref href="#section-47">section 47</ref><ref href="#section-47-1">(1)</ref>;</p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>If two or more persons each hold an interest or right jointly, each of them is treated as holding that interest or right.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 43 of the Electricity Act 1989 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition) is amended

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Arrangements for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A contract between a consumer and a trader where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-24-para

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>The ADR provider has appropriate knowledge and skills—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for carrying out t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for carrying out the ADR that it carries out, in relation to the disputes it deals with, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for making the special ADR arrangements that it makes.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrang

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In Article 29 of the Water and

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In paragraph 17 of Schedule 15D

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro>In section 174 of the Water Act 1989 (

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (lp);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (o) insert—<quoted

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro>In section 105 of the Utilities Act

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (w);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (z1) insert—<quot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><intro>In section 111 of the Wireless Teleg

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-29-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (o);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-29-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (p) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><mod>In section 60(6) of the Postal Services Act 2011 (section 59: supplementary), in paragraph (a), after “CMA),” insert <quotedText>“as they had effect immed

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content>The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 36A of the Gas Act 1986 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition) is amended as fol

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In Article 23 of the Gas (North

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-18-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-41-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In Article 46 of the Electricit

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-19-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-42-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro>In section 145 (general restrictions

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (qu);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (v) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><intro>In Article 265 (restrictions on disc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-43-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit sub-paragraph (s);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-43-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after sub-paragraph (t) insert—<q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content>Schedule 4A (review of access charges by the Office of Rail and Road) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-22-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-23-1"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-consumer" eId="term-consumer">consumer</term>” means an individual acting for purposes that are wholly or mainly outside the individual’s business;</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract between an electricity supplier and a consumer for the supply of electricity to any premis

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a consumer’s product to the trader or another person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>any other undertaking carried on for gain or reward, and</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><intro>In section 59 of the Coal Industry A

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-24-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (q);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-24-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (t) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><intro>In Schedule 9 to the Transport Act 2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-27-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (rh) insert—<quot

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-27-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit paragraph (sa).</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 2 to th

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro>In Schedule 6 to the Civil Aviation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (3), in the list

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in sub-paragraph (4), omit paragraph (b).</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-interim-enforcement-order" eId="term-interim-enforcement-order">interim enforcement order</term>” means an order made under <ref href="#section-159">section 159</ref>;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>goods;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In the Civil Aviation Act 2012, Chapter 2 of Part 1 (regulation of operators of dominant airports: competition) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>In section 1 of the Hallmarking Act 1973 (prohibited descriptions of unhallmarked articles)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4C) for “the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#part-4-chapter-1">Chapter 1</ref> of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4D) for the words from “satisfying” to “action)” substitute <quotedText>“an unfair commercial practice involving a misleading action for the pur

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subpa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><mod>In paragraph 23 of Schedule 4 to the Licensing Act 2003 (personal licence: relevant offences), for the words from “regulation” to “2008” substitute <quotedT

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-12-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>A contract for services of a banking, credit, insurance, personal pension, investment or payment nature.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The ADR provider provides consumers generally with accessible information about the ADR that it carri

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The ADR provider provides accessible means for consumers to refer disputes to it.</content></subp

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrang

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supplementary) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 60 (functions of the CAA under Part 4 of EA 2002) is amended as follows.</content></subpa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In section 110A (restriction on

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In section 61 (functions of the CAA under Part 4 of EA 2002: supplementary), in subsection (8), for “or 171” substitute <quotedText>“, <ref href="#d25e49343

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>In section 111 (penalties: amount) (as

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “at the beginning of” insert <quotedText>“the earliest of the following days”</quotedText>;</mod></content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (i);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in sub-paragraph (ii) omit “if earlier”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 62 (functions of the CAA under CA 1998) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-28-paragraph-4-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 63 (functions of the CAA under CA 1998: supplementary), in subsection (1), after “31D(1) to (6)” insert <quotedText>“, <ref href="#d25e48253">35C

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 86 of the Transport Act 2000 (functions of the CAA with respect to competition) is amended as

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Collective submissions</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA considers that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA considers that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conditions in section <ref href="#section-38">38</ref><ref href="#section-3

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conditions in section <ref href="#section-38">38</ref><ref href="#section-38-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-38-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-38-4">(4)</ref> are

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the third parties are capable of acting jointly in relation to final offer payment terms relating to the transaction,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Where the CMA proceeds in reliance on <ref href="#section-39-1">subsection (1)</ref>, sections <ref href="#section-40">40</ref> to <ref href="#section-44">44</ref> apply as if—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in section <ref href="#section-40">40</ref><ref href="#section-40-8">(8)</ref> references to “the third party” were to any one or more of the joined third parties;</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>all other references to “the third party” were to the joined third parties.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where the CMA considers that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conditions in section <ref href="#section-38">38</ref><ref href="#section-3

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conditions in section <ref href="#section-38">38</ref><ref href="#section-38-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-38-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-38-4">(4)</ref> are

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the same terms as to payment are capable of applying to the transactions, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the third parties are capable of acting jointly in relation to final offer payment terms relating to the transactions,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where the CMA proceeds in reliance on <ref href="#section-39-3">subsection (3)</ref>, sections <ref href="#section-40">40</ref> to <ref href="#section-44">44</ref> apply as if—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in the following provisions, references to “the third party” were to any one or more of the grouped third parties—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-4-a-i"><num>(i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-40">40</ref><ref href="#section-40-8">(8)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-41">41</ref><ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-41-2-b">(b)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-42">42</ref><ref href="#section-42-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-42-1-b">(b)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-4-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-43">43</ref><ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>all other references to “the third party” were to the grouped third parties;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in section <ref href="#section-43">43</ref><ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>, the reference to “the transaction” were to any one or m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>all other references to “the transaction” were to the grouped transactions.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Final offer mechanism</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The power conferred by <ref href="#section-38">section 38</ref><ref href="#section-38-1">(1)</ref> is to be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The power conferred by <ref href="#section-38">section 38</ref><ref href="#section-38-1">(1)</ref> is to be exercised by giving a notice (a “final offer initiation notice”) to the design

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The final offer initiation notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specify the designated undertaking, the third party and the digital a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specify the designated undertaking, the third party and the digital activity in respect of which the power is being exercised;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>describe the breach of the enforcement order in relation to which the second condition in <ref href="#section-38">section 38</ref> is met;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>summarise the transaction;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>specify a date (the “submission date”) on or before which final offer payment terms are to be submitted to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>state the period by the end of which the CMA must make any final offer order (see <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-3">(3)</ref>);</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>state the circumstances in which that period may be extended (see <ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a final offer initiation notice, the CMA must publish a statement which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>includes the information mentioned in <ref href="#section-40-2">subsection (2)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the CMA is considering taking any other action relating to any underlying cause of the breach of the enforcement order, includes a summary of, and explanation for consideri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>After giving a final offer initiation notice, the CMA may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>change its view of the transaction or the third pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>change its view of the transaction or the third party, provided that the new transaction or third party remains substantially the same as the previous transaction or third par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>revise any list of joined third parties or grouped third parties, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>change the submission date.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-40-4">subsection (4)</ref> are to be exercised by giving a revised version of the final offer initiation notice to the designated undertaking

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where the power conferred by <ref href="#section-40-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-40-4-b">(b)</ref> is being exercised, the reference in <ref href="#section-40-5">subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-7"><num>(7)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a revised version of a final offer initiation notice, the CMA must publish a statement summarising the contents of the revised notice.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>To facilitate the submission of final offer payment terms, the CMA may (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>use an informati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>use an information notice to require that the designated undertaking or the third party give information to the CMA (see section <ref href="#section-69">69</ref>);</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>share information between the designated undertaking and the third party in accordance with section 241 of EA 2002 (statutory functions);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>specify the form or manner in which final offer payment terms must be submitted.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Final offers: outcome</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has exercised its power under <ref href="#section-38">section 38</ref><re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has exercised its power under <ref href="#section-38">section 38</ref><ref href="#section-38-1">(1)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>either—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-41-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the CMA has received final offer payment terms from both the designated undertaking and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-41-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the CMA has received final offer payment terms from both the designated undertaking and the third party, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-41-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the CMA has received final offer payment terms from either the designated undertaking or the third party (but not both), and the submission date has passed.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA must, unless <ref href="#section-43">section 43</ref><ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> applies, make an order (a “final offer order”) requiring that final offer payment terms it

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the transaction, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any transaction between the designated undertaking and the third party which is substantially the same as the transaction.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref> on or before the last day of the period (the “final offer period”) of 6 months beginning with the day on which the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to modify the length of the final offer period.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-41-4">subsection (4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Final offer orders: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A final offer order must impose on the designated undertaking such obligations as the CMA conside

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A final offer order must impose on the designated undertaking such obligations as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>securing compliance with the requirement imposed by virtue of <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>preventing the designated undertaking from making an agreement with the third party which conflicts with that requirement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>At the same time as making a final offer order, the CMA must give the designated undertaking and the third party a notice—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>summarising the transaction,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>including the reasons for the order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>enclosing a copy of the order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after making a final offer order, the CMA must publish a statement summarising the contents of the final offer order and the notice given under subsecti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Decision not to make final offer order</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may decide not to make a final offer order in relation to the transaction where it

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may decide not to make a final offer order in relation to the transaction where it has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material change of circumstances since

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-43">this section</ref> and <ref href="#section-44">section 44</ref><ref href="#section-44-3">(3)</ref> a material change of circumstances includes

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where the CMA decides not to make a final offer order, it must give a notice to that effect to the designated undertaking and the third party.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The notice must include the reasonable grounds referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref>, the CMA must publish a statement summarising the contents of the notice.

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Duration and revocation of final offer orders</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A final offer order comes into force at such time as the CMA may specify in the ord

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A final offer order comes into force at such time as the CMA may specify in the order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A final offer order ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under this section, or</content></level><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under this section, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to provision made in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations), when the designation to which it relates ceases to have effect.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may revoke, or partially revoke, a final offer order where it has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material change of circumstances since the final offer order

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to revoke, or partially revoke, a final offer order, it must give a notice to that effect to the designated undertaking and the third party.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The notice must include the reasons for the CMA’s decision.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The notice may include transitional, transitory or saving provision in relation to the revocation, or partial revocation, of the final offer order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-7"><num>(7)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after revoking, or partially revoking, a final offer order, the CMA must publish a statement summarising the contents of the notice revoking, or partial

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The fact that a final offer order ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any digital markets functions in relation to a breach or possible breach of that order.</conte

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Duty to keep final offer orders under review</heading><intro>The CMA must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which an undertaking to which it has given a final offer order is complying with that order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the effectiveness of the final offer order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content>whether to revoke the final offer order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content>whether to take action in accordance with <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> (enforcement and appeals) in respect of an undertaking which does not comply with a final

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-1-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Pro-competition interventions</heading><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Power to make pro-competition interventions</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</n

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Power to make pro-competition interventions</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may make a pro-competition intervention (a “PCI”) in relation to a designated u

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may make a pro-competition intervention (a “PCI”) in relation to a designated undertaking where, following a PCI investigation (see section <ref href="#section-47">47</ref>), the C

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a factor or combination of factors relating to a relevant digital activity is having an adverse effect on competition, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it would be proportionate to make the PCI for the purposes of remedying, mitigating or preventing the adverse effect on competition.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In considering whether to make a PCI, and the form and content of any PCI, the CMA may have regard to any benefits to UK users or UK customers that the CMA considers have resulted, or ma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A PCI may take the form of one or both of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an order imposing on the designated undertaking requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an order imposing on the designated undertaking requirements as to how the undertaking must conduct itself, in relation to the relevant digital activity or otherwise (a “pro-c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>recommendations made by the CMA to any person exercising functions of a public nature about steps which the CMA considers the person ought to take in respect of the designated

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A PCI may include provision for the purposes of remedying, mitigating or preventing any detrimental effect on UK users or UK customers that the CMA considers has resulted, or may be expe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A factor or combination of factors relating to a digital activity has an adverse effect on competition where it prevents, restricts or distorts competition in connection with the relevan

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Power to begin a PCI investigation etc</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an investigation (a “PCI investigation”) in relation to a designated und

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may begin an investigation (a “PCI investigation”) in relation to a designated undertaking where it has reasonable grounds to consider that a factor or combination of factors rel

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A PCI investigation is an investigation to enable the CMA to determine—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to make a PCI, and</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to make a PCI, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if it concludes that it should make a PCI, the form and content of that PCI.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may begin a PCI investigation in relation to a designated undertaking even if it has previously made a decision not to make a PCI in respect of that undertaking.</content></s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Procedure relating to PCI investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA begins a PCI investigation it must give the designated undertaking to whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA begins a PCI investigation it must give the designated undertaking to which the investigation relates a notice (a “PCI investigation notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The PCI investigation notice must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reasonable grounds mentioned in section <ref href="#section-47">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reasonable grounds mentioned in section <ref href="#section-47">47</ref><ref href="#section-47-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the purpose and scope of the PCI investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the period by the end of which the CMA must give the undertaking a notice setting out its decision as a result of the investigation (see <ref href="#section-50">section 50</re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the circumstances in which that period may be extended (see section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may give the undertaking one or more revised versions of the PCI investigation notice if it changes its view of the purpose and scope of the investigation, provided that the purp

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a PCI investigation notice or a revised version of the PCI investigation notice, the CMA must publish the notice or the revised version of

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Consultation on proposed PCI decision</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a final decision (a “PCI decision”) on whether to make a PCI as a result of a P

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a final decision (a “PCI decision”) on whether to make a PCI as a result of a PCI investigation, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-1-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on its proposed decision, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of the consultation the CMA must publish a statement setting out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA’s findings as a re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA’s findings as a result of the investigation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a description of any PCI which the CMA is considering making.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>PCI decision</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must give the designated undertaking to which a PCI investigation relates a notice of the PCI decision resul

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must give the designated undertaking to which a PCI investigation relates a notice of the PCI decision resulting from the investigation on or before the last day of the period (t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the CMA’s findings as a result of the PCI investigation,</content></level><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the CMA’s findings as a result of the PCI investigation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>describe any PCI which the CMA intends to make, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>include reasons for the CMA’s findings and decision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The giving of a revised version of the PCI investigation notice under <ref href="#section-48">section 48</ref><ref href="#section-48-3">(3)</ref> does not change the day on which the PCI

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA must make any PCI within the period of 4 months beginning with the day on which the CMA gives the notice under subsection <ref href="#section-50-1">(1)</ref>.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA may extend the period mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-50-4">(4)</ref> by up to 2 months where it considers that there are special reasons for doing so.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where the CMA decides not to make a PCI having previously indicated in a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-50-1">(1)</ref> that it intended to make a PCI, the CMA must give the u

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>stating the CMA’s decision, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>including reasons for the decision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-7"><num>(7)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-50-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-50-6">(6)</ref>, the CMA must publish a copy of the no

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Pro-competition orders</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A pro-competition order may include any provision that may be included in an enforcement order under secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A pro-competition order may include any provision that may be included in an enforcement order under section 161 of EA 2002 (final orders following market investigation references; and s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-51-1">subsection (1)</ref>, Schedule 8 to EA 2002 (provision that may be contained in certain enforcement orders) has effect as if—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference in paragraph 8(2) to “the relevant report” were to the notice under section <ref href="#section-50">50</ref><ref href="#section-50-1">(1)</ref> of this Act;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>paragraphs 20A to 20BA were omitted.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A pro-competition order may include provision imposing requirements on an undertaking on a trial basis for the purpose of assisting the CMA in establishing requirements that would be effec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the adverse effect on competition to which the order relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any detrimental effect on UK users or UK customers resulting from, or expected to result from, the adverse effect on competition.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection <ref href="#section-51-3">(3)</ref> includes provision requiring an undertaking to act differently in respect of different users

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A pro-competition order must contain provision in accordance with section <ref href="#section-55">55</ref><ref href="#section-55-3">(3)</ref> (duty to ensure order contains date of next

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after making a pro-competition order, the CMA must publish the order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Replacement of pro-competition orders</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, by making a further pro-competition order, replace a pro-competition order where

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, by making a further pro-competition order, replace a pro-competition order where it considers that it is appropriate to do so, having regard in particular to—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of the pro-competition order, or of particular provisions in the pro-competition order, in remedying, mitigating or preventing the adverse effect on competit

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any change of circumstances since the pro-competition order was made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may, in particular, replace a pro-competition order so as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>replace requirements imposed by virtue

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>replace requirements imposed by virtue of that order on a trial basis, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>impose requirements on an undertaking that are similar to or informed by one or more requirements previously imposed on that undertaking, or on a different undertaking, by vir

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to making a replacement order are to revoking a pro-competition order (see sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to making a replacement order are to revoking a pro-competition order (see section <ref href="#section-53">53</ref>) made following a PCI investigation and making a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>references to a “replacement order” are to a pro-competition order made in reliance on subsection <ref href="#section-52-1">(1)</ref>.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Duration and revocation etc of pro-competition orders</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A pro-competition order comes into force at such time as the CMA may specif

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A pro-competition order comes into force at such time as the CMA may specify in the order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A pro-competition order ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under this section, or</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when revoked under this section, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to provision made in reliance on <ref href="#section-17">section 17</ref> (existing obligations), when the designation to which it relates ceases to have effect.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may revoke a pro-competition order where it considers that it is appropriate to do so, having regard in particular to any change of circumstances since the pro-competition order

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the CMA decides to revoke a pro-competition order, it must give a notice to that effect to the designated undertaking to which the order relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The notice may include transitional, transitory or saving provision in relation to the revocation of the pro-competition order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA must publish the notice as soon as reasonably practicable after giving it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Where a pro-competition order resulting from a PCI investigation is revoked without being replaced, the CMA may not make a new pro-competition order in reliance on the same PCI investiga

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The fact that a pro-competition order ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a breach or possible breach of that order.</content></subsect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Consultation</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must carry out a public consultation on the terms of any pro-competition order before making it (subject to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must carry out a public consultation on the terms of any pro-competition order before making it (subject to <ref href="#section-54-4">subsection (4)</ref>).</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The duty to consult imposed by subsection <ref href="#section-54-1">(1)</ref> may be satisfied by consultation on a proposed PCI decision in a case where—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a draft pro-competition order was published for the purposes of that consultation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA proposes to make a pro-competition order that is the same or materially the same as the draft pro-competition order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Before revoking a pro-competition order, the CMA must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-54-4">(4)</ref>)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a public consultation on the proposed revocation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The duties in subsections <ref href="#section-54-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-54-3">(3)</ref> do not apply in relation to the making of a replacement order which, in the opinion

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Duty to review pro-competition orders etc</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must carry out a review of a pro-competition order, including a replacement order

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must carry out a review of a pro-competition order, including a replacement order, to determine whether to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-1-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>revoke it without making a replacement order, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make a replacement order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Each time the CMA makes a pro-competition order, including a replacement order, it must identify a date by which it will carry out the review under subsection <ref href="#section-55-1">(

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA must secure that the date is specified in the order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of a pro-competition order;</content></level><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of a pro-competition order;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the extent to which an undertaking subject to a pro-competition order is complying with it;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>whether to take action in accordance with <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> (enforcement and appeals) in respect of any undertaking that breaches a pro-competition

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Commitments</heading><subsection eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may accept an appropriate commitment from a designated undertaking as to its conduct in respect of an adverse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may accept an appropriate commitment from a designated undertaking as to its conduct in respect of an adverse effect on competition or a detrimental effect on UK users or UK cust

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A commitment is appropriate where the CMA considers that compliance with the commitment by the undertaking would contribute to or otherwise be of use in remedying, mitigating or preventing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the adverse effect on competition, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the detrimental effect on UK users or UK customers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Following the acceptance of a commitment by the CMA as to the conduct of an undertaking—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking that gave the commitment must comply with it at all times when it is in force, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>so far as relating to the conduct, the CMA may give a notice to the undertaking—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-56-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>ending a PCI in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>ending a PCI investigation (if it has begun one) without making a PCI decision, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>changing the scope of a PCI investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-4"><num>(4)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under <ref href="#section-56-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-56-3-b">(b)</ref>, the CMA must publish a statement summar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The acceptance of a commitment does not prevent—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a PCI investigation from continuing so far as it relates to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a PCI investigation from continuing so far as it relates to conduct other than that to which the commitment relates, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the CMA beginning a new PCI investigation in relation to the conduct to which the commitment relates where it has reasonable grounds—</intro><level class="para2" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to believe that there has been a material change of circumstances since the commitment was accepted,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to suspect that the undertaking has not complied with one or more of the terms of the commitment, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>to suspect that information which led it to accept the commitment was incomplete, false or misleading in a material particular.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A commitment under <ref href="#section-56">this section</ref> comes into force when a notice of its acceptance is published by the CMA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A commitment under this section ceases to have effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>subject to provision made in reliance on section <ref hr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>subject to provision made in reliance on section <ref href="#section-17">17</ref> (existing obligations)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-56-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with any terms of the commitment about when it is to cease to have effect, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-56-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>when the designation to which the commitment relates ceases to have effect, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>when the undertaking is released from the requirement to comply with the commitment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The following provisions apply in relation to commitments under <ref href="#section-56">this section</ref> as they apply in relation to commitments under section <ref href="#section-36">36

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>subsections <ref href="#section-36-7">(7)</ref> to <ref href="#section-36-10">(10)</ref> of section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-37">37</ref>.</content></level>

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-1-chapter-5"><num>Chapter 5</num><heading>Mergers</heading><section eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Duty to report possible mergers etc</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant pers

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Duty to report possible mergers etc</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant person (in this Chapter, “P”) must report an event to which <ref href="#section-57

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant person (in this Chapter, “P”) must report an event to which <ref href="#section-57-2">subsection (2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-57-3">(3)</ref> applies (a “reportable event”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><ref href="#section-57-2">This subsection</ref> applies to an event where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the event results in P having qual

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the event results in P having qualifying status (see <ref href="#section-58">section 58</ref>) in respect of shares or voting rights in relation to a UK-connected body corpora

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the value of all consideration (see <ref href="#section-59">section 59</ref>) provided by P, whether before or as part of the event, for shares or voting rights in the UK-conn

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><ref href="#section-57-3">This subsection</ref> applies to an event which consists of the formation by P and at least one other person of a body corporate (in this Chapter, a “joint ventur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P expects or intends that the joint venture vehicle will be a UK-connected body corporate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>P has qualifying status in respect of shares or voting rights in relation to the joint venture vehicle, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>the total value of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-57-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>all capital and assets contributed by P to the joint venture vehicle when it

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-57-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>all capital and assets contributed by P to the joint venture vehicle when it is formed, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-57-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>all other consideration provided by P, whether directly or indirectly, in relation to the formation of the joint venture vehicle,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-person" eId="term-relevant-person">relevant person</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a designated undertaking, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where a designated undertaking is part of a group, any member of that group.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this Chapter, a “UK-connected body corporate” is any body corporate (wherever established or recognised) which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-5-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carries on activities in the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>supplies goods or services (whether for consideration or otherwise) to a person or persons in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-57-5">(5)</ref>, anything done by a subsidiary of a body corporate is to be treated as being done by the body corporate.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The reference in <ref href="#section-57-3">subsection (3)</ref> to an “other person” is to a person who is not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the designated undertaking or part of the designated undertaking, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the designated undertaking is part of a group, a member of that group.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The duty to report an event under subsection <ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> is subject to provision made by or under regulations under <ref href="#section-67">section 67</ref>.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>For steps that the CMA may take in relation to a possible merger, see—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 33 of EA 2002 (duty to make re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 33 of EA 2002 (duty to make references in relation to anticipated mergers), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 72 of that Act (initial enforcement orders).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Qualifying status</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of section <ref href="#section-57">57</ref><ref href="#section-57-2">(2)</ref>, an event results

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of section <ref href="#section-57">57</ref><ref href="#section-57-2">(2)</ref>, an event results in P having qualifying status in respect of shares or voting rights in rel

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content>For the purposes of section <ref href="#section-57">57</ref><ref href="#section-57-3">(3)</ref>, P has qualifying status in respect of shares or voting rights in relation to a joint vent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsections <ref href="#section-58-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref>, references to holding a percentage of shares are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a body corporate that has a share capital, to holding shares comprised in the issued share capital of the body corporate of a nominal value (in aggregate) of th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a body corporate that does not have a share capital, to holding a right to a share of that percentage of the capital or profits of the body corporate, and</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a limited liability partnership, to holding a right to a share of that percentage of any surplus assets of the partnership on a winding up.</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-58-3-c">(c)</ref>, to the extent that rights to share in any surplus assets of the limited liability

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In subsections <ref href="#section-58-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref>, references to voting rights are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-58-5-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a body corporate that has a share capital, to the rights conferred on shareholders in respect of their shares to vote at general meetings of the body corporate

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a body corporate that does not have a share capital, to the rights conferred on members to vote at general meetings of the body corporate on all or substantiall

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A person is to be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as acquiring an interest or right (to the extent that the person would not otherwise be regarded as doing so) where the interes

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Value of consideration</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The references in section <ref href="#section-57">57</ref><ref href="#section-57-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The references in section <ref href="#section-57">57</ref><ref href="#section-57-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-57-2-b">(b)</ref> to the value of all consideration provided by P for sha

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In this Chapter, references to “consideration” are to fees, remuneration, assets of any description, liabilities assumed and any other kind of consideration, however provided, and includ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about how the value of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consideration,</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consideration,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>capital, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>assets,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the CMA before making regulations under <ref href="#section-59-3">subsection (3)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-59-3">subsection (3)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Content of report etc</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must by notice make provision setting out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-1-a"><num>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must by notice make provision setting out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the information which a report for the purposes of <ref hr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the information which a report for the purposes of <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> must contain;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the form in which such a report must be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The notice may not require a report to contain information other than information which the CMA considers necessary to allow it to determine whether to—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>begin an investigation for the purposes of deciding whether to make a reference under section 33 of EA 2002 in relation to a reportable event, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make an initial enforcement order under section 72 of that Act in relation to a reportable event.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may from time to time replace the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA must publish any notice or replacement notice which it makes under <ref href="#section-60">this section</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as it considers appropriate,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Application of the duty to report etc</heading><subsection eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Two or more persons may comply with the duty in <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Two or more persons may comply with the duty in <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> by making a joint report to the CMA.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, where a designated undertaking is part of a group—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>anything which a member

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>anything which a member of a group does or fails to do is to be treated as being done or not done by each member of the group;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each member of a group is to be treated as providing the combined consideration provided by all members of the group;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>each member of a group is to be treated as holding the combined interests or rights of all members of the group.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Schedule 2 makes further provision about cases in which a person is to be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as holding an interest or right.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The duty to make a report under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> does not apply—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-4-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a reportable event which does not differ in any material respect from an event which has already been reported under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to a reportable event so far as it consists of “notified arrangements” within the meaning of section 96(6) of EA 2002;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in relation to a reportable event so far as the CMA has informed P that it has begun an investigation for the purposes of deciding whether it has to make a reference under sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in relation to a reportable event so far as the Secretary of State has given the CMA an intervention notice under section 42 of EA 2002 (intervention by the Secretary of State

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>in relation to a reportable event so far as the Secretary of State has given the CMA a special intervention notice under section 59 of EA 2002 (intervention by the Secretary o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>This Chapter does not require any steps to be taken in relation to an event where, after it has been reported to the CMA—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-5-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State gives the CMA an intervention notice under section 42 of EA 2002 in relation to a relevant merger situation that does not differ in any material respect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Secretary of State gives the CMA a special intervention notice under section 59 of EA 2002 in relation to a special merger situation that does not differ in any material r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the CMA makes an initial enforcement order under section 72 of EA 2002 imposing obligations, prohibitions or restrictions in relation to the event;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the undertaking to which the event relates ceases to be a designated undertaking.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Acceptance of report</heading><subsection eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA receives a report under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA receives a report under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref>, the CMA must, within the period of 5 working days beginning with the fi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where the CMA does not accept that a report is sufficient it must, in its notice under <ref href="#section-62-1">subsection (1)</ref>, include reasons for its decision.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA may not decide that a report is not sufficient where the report—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contains all information required by

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contains all information required by notice under section <ref href="#section-60">60</ref><ref href="#section-60-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-60-1-a">(a)</ref>, and</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is made in the form required by notice under section <ref href="#section-60">60</ref><ref href="#section-60-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-60-1-b">(b)</ref>.</content></l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person who makes a report under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> may withdraw that report at any time before the CMA gives notice that it has

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Where a report is withdrawn, this Chapter applies as if the event to which it related had not been reported to the CMA.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Delay to possible mergers etc</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom the duty in <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom the duty in <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> applies in relation to a reportable event must not allow the event to take place—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>without a report in relation to the event having been given to the CMA under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref>, or</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>before the end of the waiting period in relation to the event.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The waiting period in relation to a reportable event is the period of 5 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which the CMA gives the person that made a repo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If a reportable event takes place in contravention of <ref href="#section-63-1">subsection (1)</ref>, each person to whom the duty in <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give its consent to a reportable event happening before the end of the waiting period;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give its consent to a reportable event happening before the end of the waiting period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>revoke that consent before the reportable event happens.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><content><ref href="#section-63-1">Subsection (1)</ref> does not apply in relation to a reportable event where the CMA gives and does not revoke consent under subsection <ref href="#section-63-4"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section 95 of EA 2002 (rights to enforce statutory restrictions) applies in relation to the obligation to comply with subsection <ref href="#section-63-1">(1)</ref> as it applies in rela

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Timing of a reportable event</heading><content>Where a reportable event results from an agreement providing for P to acquire shares or voting rights, or to form a joint venture vehicle togethe

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Authorisation for one person to act for another</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content>P may authorise another person to make a report under <ref href="#section-57">sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content>P may authorise another person to make a report under <ref href="#section-57">section 57</ref><ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> and receive the notice under <ref href="#section-62">sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content>P may revoke an authorisation made under this section by giving a notice to that effect to the CMA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A notice under <ref href="#section-65-1">subsection (1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-65-2">(2)</ref> must be signed by an officer of P.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In this section, references to an “officer” of an undertaking are to an officer of a body corporate that is, or is comprised in, the undertaking.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Applications for review of decisions relating to mergers</heading><content>Section 120 of EA 2002 (review of decisions under Part 3 of EA 2002: mergers) applies in relation to a decision made

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Regulations about duty to report</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the duty to report a reportable e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the duty to report a reportable event.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the CMA before making regulations under <ref href="#section-67-1">subsection (1)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under <ref href="#section-67-1">subsection (1)</ref> may (among other things) make provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-67-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>var

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>varying, adding or removing circumstances in which the duty to make a report applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>varying the period in <ref href="#section-62">section 62</ref><ref href="#section-62-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>varying the waiting period in <ref href="#section-63">section 63</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about exemptions from the duty to make a report;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>varying, adding or removing circumstances in which one person may act on behalf of another under <ref href="#section-65">section 65</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>modifying how <ref href="#section-332">section 332</ref> applies for the purposes of this Chapter or <ref href="#schedule-2">Schedule 2</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>conferring functions on the CMA in relation to the duty to report, including power to make provision by notice or general or specific directions about a matter mentioned in <s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content>amending this Chapter or <ref href="#schedule-2">Schedule 2</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-67-1">subsection (1)</ref> that contain provision made in reliance on any of paragraphs <ref href="#section-67-3-a">(a)</ref>, <ref href="#section-6

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Any other regulations under <ref href="#section-67-1">subsection (1)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Duty to keep compliance under review</heading><intro>The CMA must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-68-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which persons co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-68-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which persons comply with provisions made by, under or by virtue of this Chapter, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-68-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the appropriateness of taking action—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-68-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with section 95 of EA 2002 (rights to enforce st

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-68-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in accordance with section 95 of EA 2002 (rights to enforce statutory restrictions) in respect of any person to whom section <ref href="#section-63">63</ref><ref href="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-68-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in accordance with <ref href="#part-1-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> (enforcement and appeals) in respect of any person that does not comply with provisions made by, under or by

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1-chapter-6"><num>Chapter 6</num><heading>Investigatory powers etc and compliance reports</heading>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-6-crossheading-investigatory-powers-etc"><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Power to require information</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purpose of exercising, or deciding whether to exercise, any of its digital markets functions

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purpose of exercising, or deciding whether to exercise, any of its digital markets functions, the CMA may require a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) to g

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The power conferred by <ref href="#section-69-1">subsection (1)</ref> is to be exercised by giving P a notice (an “information notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA must include in an information notice—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time and place at which the specified information must be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time and place at which the specified information must be given to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the manner and form in which the information must be given to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The power under <ref href="#section-69">this section</ref> to require P to give information to the CMA includes the power to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take copies of or extracts from information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>require P to obtain or generate information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>require P to collect or retain information that they would not otherwise collect or retain;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if any specified information is not given to the CMA, require P to state, to the best of their knowledge and belief, both where that information is and why it has not been giv

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-69-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-69-4-b">(b)</ref>, the CMA may include in an information notice—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement for P to vary their usual conduct (whether in relation to some or all users or potential users of any service or digital content that P provides);</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement for P to perform a specified demonstration or test.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specified, o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specified, or described, in the information notice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>falling within a category which is specified, or described, in the information notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The powers conferred by this section are exercisable in relation to information whether it is stored within or outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Requirement to name a senior manager</heading><subsection eId="section-70-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA gives an information notice to a designated undertaking or an undertaking that i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA gives an information notice to a designated undertaking or an undertaking that is the subject of a breach investigation, the CMA may include in the notice a requirement that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking considers to be a senior manager of the undertaking, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may reasonably be expected to be in a position to ensure compliance with the requirements of the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where the CMA imposes a requirement to name an individual, the information notice must require the undertaking to inform the individual about the consequences for the individual of any f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An individual can be considered to be a senior manager of an undertaking only if the individual plays a significant role in—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-3-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>making decisions about how the undertaking’s relevant activities are to be managed or organised, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>managing or organising the undertaking’s relevant activities.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An undertaking’s “relevant activities” are activities relating to the undertaking’s compliance with requirements imposed on it by or under this Part.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Power of access</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may exercise the powers in <ref href="#section-71">this section</ref> where it considers that a designated

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may exercise the powers in <ref href="#section-71">this section</ref> where it considers that a designated undertaking or an undertaking that is the subject of a breach investigati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has not complied with the requirements of an information notice (see <ref href="#section-69">section 69</ref>), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>has not complied with the duty to assist a skilled person with the preparation of a report (see <ref href="#section-79">section 79</ref><ref href="#section-79-12">(12)</ref>).

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may access business premises, equipment, services, information or individuals in order to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-71-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>supervise

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>supervise the obtaining, generation, collection or retention of information by the undertaking,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>observe the undertaking’s conduct in relation to users, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>observe a demonstration or test performed by the undertaking,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where the CMA requires access under subsection <ref href="#section-71-2">(2)</ref>, it must give the undertaking a notice specifying—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-71-3-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the access that it requires,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a date by which the access must be provided, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the manner in which the access must be provided (which may be remote).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The undertaking must give the CMA the access specified in the notice under <ref href="#section-71-3">subsection (3)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The powers conferred by this section are not exercisable in relation to premises, equipment or individuals outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But the powers conferred by this section are exercisable in relation to information and services whether stored or provided within or outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-business-premises" eId="term-business-premises">business premises</term>” means premises (or any part of premises) not used as a dwelling.</co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Power to interview</heading><subsection eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If the CMA considers that an individual (“<term refersTo="#term-x" eId="term-x">X</term>”) has information relev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If the CMA considers that an individual (“<term refersTo="#term-x" eId="term-x">X</term>”) has information relevant to a digital markets investigation, the CMA may give a notice to X requi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at a place or in a manner (which may be remote) specified in the notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>either at a time specified in the notice or on receipt of the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA must include in the notice—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>details of the digital markets investigation;</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>details of the digital markets investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where X is connected to (see section <ref href="#section-118">118</ref><ref href="#section-118-3">(3)</ref>) the undertaking that is the subject of the digital markets investigation, the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA must comply with the requirement under <ref href="#section-72-3">subsection (3)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time the notice is given to X, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where that is not practicable, as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given to X.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA, or any person nominated by it, may take evidence in answer to questions under <ref href="#section-72-1">subsection (1)</ref> on oath, and for that purpose may administer oaths.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-72">this section</ref> are not exercisable in relation to an individual outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Use of interview statements in prosecution</heading><subsection eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A statement by X in response to a requirement imposed by virtue of <ref href="#section-7

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A statement by X in response to a requirement imposed by virtue of <ref href="#section-72">section 72</ref> (a “<ref href="#section-72">section 72</ref> statement”) may only be used in evi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on a prosecution for an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref> or <ref href="#section-94">94</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on a prosecution for some other offence in a case falling within <ref href="#section-73-2">subsection (2)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A prosecution falls within <ref href="#section-73-2">this subsection</ref> if, in the proceedings—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in giving

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in giving evidence, X makes a statement inconsistent with the <ref href="#section-72">section 72</ref> statement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>evidence relating to the <ref href="#section-72">section 72</ref> statement is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked, by or on behalf of X.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Power to enter business premises without a warrant</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of a breach investigation, the CMA may authorise an officer o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of a breach investigation, the CMA may authorise an officer of the CMA (“<term refersTo="#term-an-investigating-officer" eId="term-an-investigating-officer">an investiga

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>No investigating officer is to enter any premises in the exercise of their powers under <ref href="#section-74">this section</ref> unless they have given to the occupier of the premises a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>gives at least two working days’ notice of the intended entry,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>describes the subject matter and purpose of the breach investigation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>includes information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><ref href="#section-74-2">Subsection (2)</ref> does not apply if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has a reasonable suspicion that the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has a reasonable suspicion that the premises are, or have been, occupied by the undertaking which is the subject of the breach investigation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the investigating officer has taken all such steps as are reasonably practicable to give notice but has not been able to do so.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In a case falling within <ref href="#section-74-3">subsection (3)</ref>, the power of entry conferred by <ref href="#section-74-1">subsection (1)</ref> is to be exercised by the investigat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>evidence of their authorisation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a document containing the information referred to in paragraphs <ref href="#section-74-2-b">(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-74-2-c">(c)</ref> of <ref href="#section-74-2">su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>An investigating officer may, in addition to entering any premises—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take with them such equipment as appears

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take with them such equipment as appears to them to be necessary;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>require any person on the premises to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-74-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>give information to the officer which the officer conside

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-74-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>give information to the officer which the officer considers relevant to the breach investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-74-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if any required information is not given to the officer, state, to the best of the person’s knowledge and belief, where that information may be found;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>take copies of, or extracts from, any information given to an investigating officer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>take any steps which appear to be necessary for the purpose of preserving or preventing interference with any information which the officer considers relevant to the breach in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Any information which is given to an investigating officer under subsection <ref href="#section-74-5">(5)</ref> must be in a form—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-6-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in which it can be taken away, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>which is visible and legible or from which it can be readily be generated in a visible and legible form.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-74">this section</ref> are not exercisable in relation to premises outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content>But the powers conferred by this section are exercisable in relation to information whether it is stored within or outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Power to enter premises under a warrant</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>On an application made to it by the CMA for the purposes of a breach investigation, the cou

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>On an application made to it by the CMA for the purposes of a breach investigation, the court or the Tribunal may issue a warrant if it is satisfied that—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is information on or accessible from any premises which is relevant to the breach investigation (“information of the rel

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>one or both of the following applies—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-75-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the exercise by the CMA of another digital markets investi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-75-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the exercise by the CMA of another digital markets investigation power has not resulted in the CMA being given the information of the relevant kind;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-75-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is no other digital markets investigation power the exercise of which would result in the CMA being given the inform

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A warrant under <ref href="#section-75">this section</ref> authorises a named officer of the CMA (“the authorised officer”), and any other of the CMA’s officers whom the CMA has authorised

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enter the premises specified in the warrant, using such force as is reasonably necessary;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>take onto the premises such equipment as appears to the authorised officer to be necessary;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>search the premises for information appearing to be information of the relevant kind;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>operate any equipment found on the premises for the purpose of producing information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>require any person on the premises to provide such assistance as the authorised officer may reasonably require (including providing passwords or encryption keys and operating

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>require any person on the premises to give information to the authorised officer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>require any person on the premises to state, to the best of their knowledge and belief, where information appearing to be of the relevant kind may be found;</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content>take copies of, or extracts from, any information appearing to be information of the relevant kind;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content>take possession of any information appearing to be information of the relevant kind that is produced under paragraph <ref href="#section-75-2-d">(d)</ref> or given to the auth

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-j"><num>(j)</num><intro>take possession of any other information appearing to be information of the relevant kind if—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-75-2-j-i"><num>(i)</num><content>su

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-75-2-j-i"><num>(i)</num><content>such action appears to be necessary for preserving the information or preventing interference with it, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-75-2-j-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>it is not reasonably practicable to take copies of the information on the premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content>take any other steps which appear to be necessary for the purpose of preserving any information appearing to be information of the relevant kind or preventing interference wit

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Any information which is given to an investigating officer under subsection <ref href="#section-75-2">(2)</ref> must be in a form—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-3-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in which it can be taken away, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>which is visible and legible or from which it can be readily be generated in a visible and legible form.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A warrant under <ref href="#section-75">this section</ref> may authorise persons specified in the warrant to accompany the authorised officer who is executing it.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A warrant under <ref href="#section-75">this section</ref> continues in force until the end of the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is issued.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Any information which the CMA obtains under <ref href="#section-75-2">subsection (2)</ref> may be retained for a period of three months.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-75">this section</ref> and section <ref href="#section-76">76</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-domes

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>immoveable property, and</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-pci-decision" eId="term-pci-decision">PCI decision</term>” has the meaning given by <ref href="#section-49">section 49</ref><ref href="#section-49-1">(1)</ref>;</content></hc

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business-address" eId="term-business-address">business address</term>”, in relation to a person, means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>where the person i

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>The ADR provider does not unreasonably refuse to carry out ADR or, as the case may be, to make special ADR arrangements, in relation to disputes referred to it.<

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrang

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-27-paragraph-2-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro>In Schedule 17 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (ombudsman scheme), omit the following provisions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-27-p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph 1, the definition of “ADR entity”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>paragraph 2(2);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>paragraph 14(3A).</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-27-paragraph-8-1"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>the activities of any government department or local or public authority;</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Power to enter premises under a warrant: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A warrant under <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> must describe—<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A warrant under <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> must describe—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the subject matter and purpose of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the subject matter and purpose of the breach investigation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the offence created by <ref href="#section-95">section 95</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> are to be exercised on production of the warrant issued under that section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If there is no one at the premises when the authorised officer proposes to execute the warrant they must, before executing it—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take reasonable steps to inform the occupier of the intended entry, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the occupier is informed, afford them or their legal or other representative a reasonable opportunity to be present when the warrant is executed.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If the authorised officer is unable to inform the occupier of the intended entry they must, when executing the warrant, leave a copy of it in a prominent place on the premises.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content>On leaving any premises which they have entered by virtue of a warrant under <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref>, the authorised officer must, if the premises are unoccupied or the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> are not exercisable in relation to premises outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-7"><num>(7)</num><content>But the powers conferred by <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> are exercisable in relation to information whether it is stored within or outside the United Kingdom.</content></

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Amendments to the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001</heading><subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 50 (additional powers of seizure from premise

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 57 (retention of seized items), in subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 63 (powers of seizure: copies), in subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 64 (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-appropr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>In section 65 (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-legal-p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In section 66 (general interpretation of Part 2), in sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-77-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (powers of seizure to which sect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Application for a warrant</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An application for a warrant under <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> must be made—</intro><lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An application for a warrant under <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> must be made—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an application to the court, in accordance with rules of court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an application to the Tribunal, in accordance with Tribunal rules.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to EA 2002 (tribunal: procedure), in paragraph 10A, in sub-paragraph (1), after “the 1998 Act” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#section-75">section 75</ref> of the D

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Reports by skilled persons</heading><subsection eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may exercise the powers in <ref href="#section-79">this section</ref> in relation to a designa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may exercise the powers in <ref href="#section-79">this section</ref> in relation to a designated undertaking, an undertaking that is the subject of a breach investigation or an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may appoint a skilled person to provide it with a report in a specified form about matters relevant to the purposes for which the powers under <ref href="#section-79">this sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where the CMA makes such an appointment, the CMA must give a notice to U—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confirming the appointment;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confirming the appointment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specifying the relevant matters.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A notice under <ref href="#section-79-3">subsection (3)</ref> may also make provision for U to be liable for payment, directly to the skilled person, of the skilled person’s remuneration

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>As an alternative to subsection <ref href="#section-79-2">(2)</ref>, the CMA may give a notice to U—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requirin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring U to appoint a skilled person to provide the CMA with a report in such form as may be specified in the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specifying the relevant matters to be explored in the report;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>specifying the date by which the report must be provided.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where the skilled person is to be appointed by U, U may not make an appointment unless the CMA has approved in writing—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the identity of the skilled person, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the terms on which they will be appointed, including in relation to their remuneration and expenses.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-7"><num>(7)</num><content><ref href="#section-79-8">Subsections (8)</ref> to <ref href="#section-79-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to an amount due to a skilled person from U under <ref href="#sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In England and Wales, such an amount is recoverable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the county court so orders, as if it were payable und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the county court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the High Court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In Scotland, such an amount may be enforced in the same manner as an extract registered decree arbitral bearing a warrant for execution issued by the sheriff court of any sheriffdom in S

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In Northern Ireland, such an amount is recoverable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if a county court so orders, as if it were payable und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if a county court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the High Court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-11"><num>(11)</num><content>References in <ref href="#section-79">this section</ref> to a skilled person are to a person appearing to the CMA to have the skills necessary to prepare a report about the relevant ma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>It is the duty of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>U, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-79-12-b"><num>(b)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any person connected to (see section <ref href="#section-118">118</ref><ref href="#section-118-3">(3)</ref>) U,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-13"><num>(13)</num><content>The duty in <ref href="#section-79">section 79</ref><ref href="#section-79-12">(12)</ref> does not include a duty to give access to premises, equipment or individuals outside the Unite

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-14"><num>(14)</num><content>But the duty in <ref href="#section-79">section 79</ref><ref href="#section-79-12">(12)</ref> does include a duty to give access to information and services whether stored or provided

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Duty to preserve information</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom any of subsections <ref href="#section-80-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-80-3">(3)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom any of subsections <ref href="#section-80-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-80-3">(3)</ref>, <ref href="#section-80-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-80-5">(5)</ref> ap

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>destroy, otherwise dispose of, falsify or conceal, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>cause or permit the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-2"><num>(2)</num><content>This subsection applies to a person where the person knows or suspects that a breach investigation or a PCI investigation is being or is likely to be carried out in relation to an undert

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-3"><num>(3)</num><content>This subsection applies to a person where the person is, or is connected to (see section <ref href="#section-118">118</ref><ref href="#section-118-3">(3)</ref>), an undertaking that is n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>This subsection applies to a person where the person is, or is connected to, a designated undertaking and knows that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-4-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the undertaking is required to produce a compliance report under section <ref href="#section-84">84</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the undertaking is the subject of a further SMS investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This subsection applies to a person where the person is, or is connected to, an undertaking and knows or suspects that the CMA is assisting, or is likely to assist, an overseas regulator

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, relevant information is information which the person knows or suspects is or would be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-6-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>relevant to the investigation mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-80-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-80-3">(3)</ref>, <ref href="#section-80-4">(4)</ref> or <ref hre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>used by an undertaking to produce the compliance report, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>relevant to the provision of assistance to the overseas regulator.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Privileged communications</heading><subsection eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person may not be required under any provision of this Chapter to produce, generate or give to the CM

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person may not be required under any provision of this Chapter to produce, generate or give to the CMA or an officer of the CMA a privileged communication.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Nothing in this Chapter authorises the CMA or an officer of the CMA to produce or take possession of, or take copies of or extracts from, a privileged communication (but this is subject

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A “privileged communication” is a communication—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>between a professional legal adviser and their client, or</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>between a professional legal adviser and their client, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>made in connection with, or in contemplation of, legal proceedings and for the purposes of those proceedings,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In the application of this section to Scotland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference to the High Court is to be read as a reference

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference to the High Court is to be read as a reference to the Court of Session, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reference to legal professional privilege is to be read as a reference to the confidentiality of communications.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Power of CMA to publish notice of investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA assists an overseas regulator in carrying out any of its f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the CMA assists an overseas regulator in carrying out any of its functions which correspond or are similar to the functions of the CMA under this Part (see <ref href="#part-5-chapter

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>identify the overseas regulator concerned;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>summarise the matter in respect of which the assistance is requested;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>identify the undertaking in respect of which the assistance is requested.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-112">112</ref> does not apply to a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-82-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that it includes information other than informati

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-6-crossheading-compliance-reports-etc"><heading>Compliance reports etc</heading><section eId="section-83"><n

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Nominated officer</heading><subsection eId="section-83-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking must ensure that, at all times when the undertaking is subject to a digital markets requirement,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking must ensure that, at all times when the undertaking is subject to a digital markets requirement, it has an officer with responsibility for carrying out the functions set o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The functions are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>monitoring the undertaking’s compliance with the digital markets requirement and all relat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>monitoring the undertaking’s compliance with the digital markets requirement and all related requirements;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>cooperating with the CMA for the purposes of securing that the undertaking complies with the digital markets requirement and all related requirements to the satisfaction of th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>securing that the undertaking complies with <ref href="#section-84">section 84</ref> (compliance reports).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A “digital markets requirement” is any of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a conduct requirement under <ref href="#section-19">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a conduct requirement under <ref href="#section-19">section 19</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a pro-competition order under <ref href="#section-46">section 46</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a requirement to comply with a commitment given under section <ref href="#section-56">56</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A “related requirement” is any of the following relating to a digital markets requirement—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement impo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of an enforcement order under <ref href="#section-31">section 31</ref> or <ref href="#section-32">section 32</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the requirement to comply with a commitment given under <ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a final offer order under section <ref href="#section-41">41</ref><ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-42">section 42<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a requirement in a direction under section 87 of EA 2002 (delegated power of directions) given by virtue of a pro-competition order (see <ref href="#section-51">section 51</re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A nominated officer must be an individual who the undertaking—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>considers to be a senior manager of the undert

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>considers to be a senior manager of the undertaking, within the meaning of <ref href="#section-70">section 70</ref><ref href="#section-70-3">(3)</ref>, and</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-83-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>reasonably expects to be in a position to fulfil the functions set out in <ref href="#section-83-2">subsection (2)</ref> in relation to the digital markets requirement.</c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An undertaking that is required to have a nominated officer under <ref href="#section-83-1">subsection (1)</ref> must, as soon as reasonably practicable, inform the CMA of the identity o

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Compliance reports</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking that is subject to a digital markets requirement (as defined in section <ref href="#section-83"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking that is subject to a digital markets requirement (as defined in section <ref href="#section-83">83</ref><ref href="#section-83-3">(3)</ref>) must provide the CMA with a co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A compliance report is a report setting out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which the nominated officer considers that the und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the extent to which the nominated officer considers that the undertaking has complied with the digital markets requirement and each related requirement (see section <ref href=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>how the undertaking has complied, and intends to continue to comply, with the digital markets requirement and each related requirement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other information as the CMA may direct in relation to compliance with the digital markets requirement and each related requirement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>At the same time as imposing a digital markets requirement on an undertaking, the CMA must give a notice to the undertaking specifying—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-3-a"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the manner and form of the compliance report to be provided in relation to that digital markets requirement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reporting period for that digital markets requirement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA may amend the requirements specified in a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-84-3">(3)</ref> by giving a further notice to the undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA may give a notice to an undertaking requiring it to publish a compliance report or a summary of a compliance report at such time, and in such manner and form, as the CMA may set

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1-chapter-7"><num>Chapter 7</num><heading>Enforcement and appeals</heading><hcontainer name="crossh

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Penalties for failure to comply with competition requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA considers that an undertaking has, without reasonable

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA considers that an undertaking has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with a requirement listed in <ref href="#section-85-2">subsection (2)</ref>, it may impose a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The requirements are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of an enforcement order under <ref href="#section-31">s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of an enforcement order under <ref href="#section-31">section 31</ref> or <ref href="#section-32">section 32</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a final offer order under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref> (including a requirement imposed in reliance on <ref href="#section-42">s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a pro-competition order under <ref href="#section-46">section 46</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the requirement to comply with a commitment given under <ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref> or <ref href="#section-56">56</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may impose a penalty on an undertaking where the CMA considers that the undertaking has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with a conduct requirement under <ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA may impose a penalty on an undertaking or, where the undertaking is part of a group, the group, where the CMA considers that the undertaking or any member of the group has, witho

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Amount of penalties under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed on a person under section <ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed on a person under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref> may be such amount as the CMA considers appropriate, provided it does not exceed the amounts se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of a penalty under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref><ref href="#section-85-1">(1)</ref> must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-86-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The amount of a penalty under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref><ref href="#section-85-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-85-4">(4)</ref> must be a fixed amount.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The maximum amounts of a penalty that may be imposed are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-86-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount equal to 1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount equal to 10% of the total value of the turnover of the undertaking or, where the undertaking is part of a group, the turnover of the g

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day an amount equal to 5% of the total value of the daily turnover of the undertaking or, where the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amounts mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-86-4-a">(a)</ref>,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-86-4">subsection (4)</ref>, references to the total value of the turnover or daily turnover of an undertaking or group are to the total value of the turnover or da

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Penalties for failure to comply with investigative requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on a person where it considers that th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on a person where it considers that the person has, without reasonable excuse—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under <ref href="#part-1-chapter-6">Chapter 6</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>given information which is false or misleading in a material particular in connection with any function of the CMA under this Part, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>given information which is false or misleading in a material particular to another person knowing that the information was to be used for the purpose of giving information to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on an individual named as a senior manager under <ref href="#section-70">section 70</ref> as well as on the undertaking that names the individual where—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA considers that the individual has failed, without reasonable excuse, to prevent a failure or an action by the undertaking of a sort mentioned in subsection <ref href="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the failure or action relates to an information notice in response to which the individual was named as a senior manager.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may impose a penalty on an individual who is appointed by an undertaking to be a nominated officer under <ref href="#section-83">section 83</ref> in relation to a digital markets

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on an individual where it considers that the individual has, without reasonable excuse, obstructed an officer of the CMA acting in the exercise of the officer’

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-74">74</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a warrant issued under section <ref href="#section-75">75</ref>.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Amount of penalties under section <ref href="#section-87">87</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed on a person under section <ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed on a person under section <ref href="#section-87">87</ref> may be such amount as the CMA considers appropriate, provided it does not exceed the amounts se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of a penalty under section <ref href="#section-87">87</ref> must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-88-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The maximum amounts of a penalty that may be imposed on an undertaking that is not an individual are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-88-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount equal to 1% of the total value of the person’s turnover (both inside and outside the United Kingdom);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day an amount equal to 5% of the total value of the person’s daily turnover (both inside and outside

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amounts mentioned in paragraph (a), in relation to the fixed amount,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where a person is an undertaking that is part of a group, references in subsection <ref href="#section-88-3">(3)</ref> to the person’s turnover are to the turnover of that group.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The maximum amounts of a penalty that may be imposed on an individual or a person that is not an undertaking are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-88-5-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £30,000,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, £15,000 per day, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amounts mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-88-5-a">(a)</ref>,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the amounts mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-88-5-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-88-5-b">(b)</ref> of subsection <ref hre

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-88-6">(6

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-88-6">(6)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Procedure and appeals etc</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Sections 112 (penalties: main procedural requirements), 113 (payments and interest by instalments), 114 (appeals), and 115 (recovery of penalties) of EA 2002 apply in relation to a penal

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections 112 to 115 of EA 2002 are to be read as if references to “the appropriate authority” were references to “the CMA” only;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 114(5A) of that Act is to be read as if the words “In the case of a penalty imposed on a person by the CMA or OFCOM,” were omitted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>section 114(12) of that Act is to be read as

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Calculation of daily rates and turnover</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the service

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the service on the person concerned of the provisional penalty notice under section 112(A1) of EA 2002 (as applied by section <ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>unless the CMA determines an earlier day (whether before or after the penalty is imposed), the amount payable ceases to accumulate at the beginning of—</intro><level class="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-90-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the day on which the person first complies with the requirement in question, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-90-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if earlier, where the requirement was imposed in connection with the provision by the CMA of assistance to an overseas regulator (see <ref href="#section-319">section 319<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for determining the turnover (both inside and outside the United Kingdom) of a person for the purposes of this Chapter.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The regulations may (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about amounts which are, or are not, to be included

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about amounts which are, or are not, to be included in a person’s turnover;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision about the date or dates by reference to which a person’s turnover is to be determined;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>confer on the CMA the power to determine and make provision about matters specified in the regulations (including the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-90-3-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-90-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Statement of policy on penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the exercise of powers to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the exercise of powers to impose a penalty under sections <ref href="#section-85">85</ref> and <ref href="#section-8

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The statement must include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose a penalty under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref> or <ref href="#section-87">87</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature and amount of any such penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may revise its statement of policy and, where it does so, must publish the revised statement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In preparing or revising its statement of policy the CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A statement of policy, or revised statement, may not be published under <ref href="#section-91">this section</ref> without the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-91-7">(7)</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to impose a penalty on a person.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The CMA must have regard to the statement of policy most recently published under this section at the time of the act or omission giving rise to the penalty when deciding—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose the penalty, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, the amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Monetary penalties: criminal proceedings and convictions</heading><subsection eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may not impose a penalty on a person under section <ref href="#s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may not impose a penalty on a person under section <ref href="#section-87">87</ref> in relation to an act or omission which constitutes an offence under section <ref href="#secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person may not be found guilty of an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">94</ref> or <ref href="#section-95">95</ref> by virtue of an act or

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-7-crossheading-offences"><heading>Offences</heading><section eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Destroyi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Destroying or falsifying information</heading><subsection eId="section-93-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if, having been

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-93-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if, having been required to give information to the CMA or any other person under a provision of <ref href="#

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-93-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>intentionally or recklessly destroys or otherwise disposes of it, falsifies it or conceals it, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-93-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>causes or permits its destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-93-2"><num>(2)</num><content>See <ref href="#section-97">section 97</ref> for provision restricting the application of this section in relation to acts done by a person who is outside the United Kingdom.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>False or misleading information</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if—</intro><leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-94-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P gives information to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-94-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P gives information to the CMA in connection with any of the CMA’s digital markets functions,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-94-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-94-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>P knows that it is or is reckless as to whether it is.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if P gives information to another person which is false or misleading in a material particular and P—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-94-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>either—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-94-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>knows the information to be false or misleading in a material particular, or</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-94-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>knows the information to be false or misleading in a material particular, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-94-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is reckless as to whether the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-94-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>knows that the information will be given to the CMA in connection with any of its digital markets functions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content>See <ref href="#section-97">section 97</ref> for provision restricting the application of this section in relation to acts done by a person who is outside the United Kingdom.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Obstructing an officer</heading><subsection eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if P intentionally obstructs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if P intentionally obstructs an officer of the CMA acting in the exercise of the officer’s powers under—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-95-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-74">74</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-95-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a warrant issued under section <ref href="#section-75">75</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><content>See <ref href="#section-97">section 97</ref> for provision restricting the application of this section in relation to acts done by a person who is outside the United Kingdom.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Offences by officers of a body corporate etc</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">94</ref> or <ref href="#section-95">95</ref> committed by a body corporate is proved—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body corporate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to neglect on the part of an officer of the body corporate,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content>If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection <ref href="#section-96-1">(1)</ref> applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">94</ref> or <ref href="#section-95">95</ref> committed by a partnership in Scotland is proved—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to neglect on the partner’s part,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-96-3">(3)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-partner" eId="term-partner">partner</term>” includes a person purporting to act as a partner.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content>See <ref href="#section-97">section 97</ref> for provision restricting the application of this section in relation to acts done by a person who is outside the United Kingdom.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Offences: limits on extra-territorial jurisdiction</heading><intro>A person does not commit an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">94</ref> or <ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-97-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is a United Kingdom national;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-97-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person is an individual who is habitually resident in the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-97-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the person is a body incorporated under the law of any part of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Sentences</heading><intro>A person guilty of an offence under section <ref href="#section-93">93</ref>, <ref href="#section-94">94</ref> or <ref href="#section-95">95</ref> is liable—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-98-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-98-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-98-c"><num>(c)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Director disqualification</heading><subsection eId="section-99-1"><num

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-99-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, in section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-99-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “either” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-99-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-99-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In the Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-99-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “either” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-99-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Enforcement of requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If a person fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement mentioned in <ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If a person fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement mentioned in <ref href="#section-104-2">subsection (2)</ref> (a “<ref href="#section-104-2">subsection (2)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring the person to comply with the <ref href="#section-104-2">subsection (2)</ref> requirement within a time specified in the court’s order, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the <ref href="#section-104-2">subsection (2)</ref> requirement related to anything to be done in the management or administration of an undertaking, requiring the underta

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The requirements are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of an enforcement order (see <ref href="#section-31">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of an enforcement order (see <ref href="#section-31">section 31</ref> and <ref href="#section-32">section 32</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement to comply with a commitment given under section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref> or <ref href="#section-56">56</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a final offer order (see <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-42">section 42

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a pro-competition order (see section <ref href="#section-46">46</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An order of the court under <ref href="#section-104-1">subsection (1)</ref> may provide for all of the costs of, or incidental to, the application for the order to be borne by—</intro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person that failed to comply with the <ref href="#section-104-2">subsection (2)</ref> requirement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the person responsible for the failure is an undertaking, any officer of a body corporate that is or is comprised in that undertaking.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In the application of <ref href="#section-100-3">subsection (3)</ref> to Scotland, the reference to “costs” is to be read as a reference to “expenses”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-100">this section</ref>, references to an “officer”, “member” or “partner” of an undertaking are to an officer, member or partner of a body corporate or, as the c

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Rights to enforce requirements of this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant requirement is to be treated as a duty owed by the person that is subje

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant requirement is to be treated as a duty owed by the person that is subject to the requirement to any other person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) who may be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where a breach of a relevant requirement causes P to sustain loss or damage, P may bring civil proceedings against the person that has breached the requirement before the appropriate co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsections <ref href="#section-101-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-101-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the defences and other incidents applying to actions for breach of statutory dut

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section and section <ref href="#section-102">102</ref>, a relevant requirement is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a conduct requirement under section <ref href="#section-19">19</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement imposed by virtue of a pro-competition order under section <ref href="#section-46">46</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a requirement to comply with a commitment given under section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref> or <ref href="#section-56">56</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Rules of court and Tribunal rules may make provision about the transfer from the Tribunal to the appropriate court or from the appropriate court to the Tribunal of all or any part of a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section and section <ref href="#section-102">102</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-court" eId="term-appropriate-court">appropriate court</term>” means

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Scotland, the Court of Session or a sheriff court of any sheriffdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to EA 2002 (tribunal: procedure), in paragraph 1A, in sub-paragraph (1) after “the 1998 Act” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#section-101">section 101</ref> of the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>Treatment of CMA breach decisions etc</heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The appropriate court (see <ref href="#section-101">section 101</ref>) and the Tribunal

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The appropriate court (see <ref href="#section-101">section 101</ref>) and the Tribunal are bound by a CMA breach decision once it has become final.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A CMA breach decision becomes final—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when the time for applying for a review of that decision has passed wi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-102-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when the time for applying for a review of that decision has passed without an application being made, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-102-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where an application has been made, when the application has been finally determined or has otherwise ended.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-102-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-102-2-b">(b)</ref>, an application is not finally determined until any appeal relating to it has b

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content>This section applies to the extent that the appropriate court or the Tribunal would not otherwise be bound by the CMA breach decision in question.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In this section, a “CMA breach decision” is a decision by the CMA in accordance with this Part that a person has breached a relevant requirement (as defined in section <ref href="#secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Rules of court or Tribunal rules may make provision in respect of assistance to be given by the CMA to the appropriate court or the Tribunal in proceedings brought otherwise than by the

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-7-crossheading-applications-for-review"><heading>Applications for review</heading><section eId="section-103"

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Applications for review etc</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person with a sufficient interest in any decision to which subsection <ref href="#section-103-2"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person with a sufficient interest in any decision to which subsection <ref href="#section-103-2">(2)</ref> applies may apply to the Tribunal in accordance with Tribunal rules for a re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This subsection applies to any decision made by the CMA in connection with its digital markets functions (including a decision not to exercise a function) apart from—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a decision made by the CMA in connection with its functions under <ref href="#part-1-chapter-5">Chapter 5</ref> (but see section <ref href="#section-66">66</ref>);</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a decision about the imposition of a penalty under section <ref href="#section-85">85</ref> or <ref href="#section-87">87</ref> (but see section <ref href="#section-89">89</r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The making of an application under <ref href="#section-103-1">subsection (1)</ref> does not suspend the effect of the decision to which the application relates except so far as a direct

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In determining an application under <ref href="#section-103">this section</ref>, the Tribunal must apply the same principles as would be applied—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, by the High Court in determining proceedings on judicial review;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of proceedings in Scotland, by the Court of Session on an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of that Court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Tribunal may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-103-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>dismiss the application or quash the whole or part of the decision to which it relates, a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>dismiss the application or quash the whole or part of the decision to which it relates, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where it quashes the whole or part of that decision, refer the matter back to the CMA with a direction to reconsider and make a new decision in accordance with the ruling of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An appeal lies on any point of law arising from a decision of the Tribunal under <ref href="#section-103">this section</ref> to the appropriate court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-7"><num>(7)</num><content>An appeal under subsection <ref href="#section-103-6">(6)</ref> requires the permission of the Tribunal or the appropriate court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-103-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-103">this section</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-court" eId="term-the-appropriate-court">the appropriate court</term>” means—</intro><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-103-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Scotland, the Court of Session.</content></level>

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1-chapter-8"><num>Chapter 8</num><heading>Administration etc</heading><hcontainer name="crossheadin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Extension etc of periods</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may publish a notice extending a relevant investigation period or a final offer period by a p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may publish a notice extending a relevant investigation period or a final offer period by a period of up to 3 months where it considers that there are special reasons for doing

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A notice under <ref href="#section-104-1">subsection (1)</ref> must specify how long the extension is for.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA may also publish a notice extending a relevant investigation period or a final offer period where it considers that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-3-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in relation to a relevant investigation period—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-104-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a person has failed to comply with any require

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-104-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a person has failed to comply with any requirement of a notice under section <ref href="#section-69">69</ref> (power to require information) or under section <ref href="#se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-104-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the failure is preventing the CMA from properly discharging the digital markets functions to which the investigation relates, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in relation to a final offer period—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-104-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a person has failed to comply with any requirement of a n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-104-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a person has failed to comply with any requirement of a notice under section <ref href="#section-69">69</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-104-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the failure is preventing the CMA from properly discharging any of its functions under sections <ref href="#section-38">38</ref> to <ref href="#section-45">45</ref> (fina

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An extension under <ref href="#section-104-3">subsection (3)</ref> is for the period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>beginning with the da

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>beginning with the day on which it comes into force, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>ending with the day on which the CMA publishes a notice of its decision to end the extension.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The CMA must publish a notice under <ref href="#section-104-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-104-4-b">(b)</ref> where the person who had failed to comply as mentioned in <ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An extension under <ref href="#section-104-1">subsection (1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-104-3">(3)</ref> begins with the day on which the notice under <ref href="#section-104-1">subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA extends an SMS investigation period relating to a further SMS investigation under <ref href=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA extends an SMS investigation period relating to a further SMS investigation under <ref href="#section-104-1">subsection (1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-104-3">(3)</r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the extension means that the SMS investigation period would (apart from this subsection) continue after the end of the designation period for the existing designation which i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of an extension under <ref href="#section-104-3">subsection (3)</ref>, the person who had failed to comply is, or is connected to, the designated undertaking,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-104">this section</ref> and in <ref href="#section-105">section 105</ref> references to a “relevant investigation period” are to—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an SMS investigation period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a conduct investigation period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-104-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a PCI investigation period.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Extensions: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A period may be extended under both section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref><ref href="#section-10

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A period may be extended under both section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref><ref href="#section-104-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-104-3">(3)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><content>No more than one extension is possible under section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref><ref href="#section-104-1">(1)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where a relevant investigation period or a final offer period is extended or further extended under section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref><ref href="#section-104-1">(1)</ref> or <re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a relevant investigation period or a final offer period is further extended under <ref href="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a relevant investigation period or a final offer period is further extended under <ref href="#section-104">section 104</ref><ref href="#section-104-3">(3)</ref>, and</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the further extension overlaps with a previous extension under section <ref href="#section-104">104</ref><ref href="#section-104-3">(3)</ref>,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Exercise and delegation of functions</heading><subsection eId="secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may make a reference to the CMA chair for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to ERRA 2013 in respect of any non-reserved digital markets function.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A reference under <ref href="#section-106">this section</ref> must specify the non-reserved digital markets function in respect of which the reference is made (“the referred function”).

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A CMA group constituted under ERRA 2013 for the purposes of a reference under <ref href="#section-106">this section</ref> must carry out the referred function.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-106">this section</ref>, a “non-reserved digital markets function” is any digital markets function other than a digital markets function that the C

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>under paragraph 29(1) of Schedule 4 to ERRA 2013, as a result of paragraph 29(2) of that Schedule as it has effect from time to time, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>under paragraph 29(1)(a) of that Schedule, as a result of paragraph 29(2A) of that Schedule as it has effect from time to time.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-106-1">subsection (1)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-cma-chair" eId="term-cma-chair">CMA chair</term>” means the person appointed under paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In Schedule 4 to ERRA 2013 (the Competition and Markets Authority), paragraph 29 (delegation) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In sub-paragraph (2) (functions which cannot be delegat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-106-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>After sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-106-9"><num>(9)</num><content><mod>After sub-paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQu

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Coordination with relevant regulators</heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must consult the FCA on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets func

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must consult the FCA on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets function in respect of a matter where the CMA considers the matter is a matter in relation to which t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA must consult OFCOM on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets function in respect of a matter where the CMA considers the matter is a matter in relation to which the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA must consult the Information Commissioner on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets function in a manner that the CMA considers is likely to have a material adverse e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the data protection legislation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/2426">S.I. 2003/2426</ref>), or<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2018/506">S.I. 2018/506</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA must consult the Bank of England on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets function in a manner that the CMA considers is likely to have a material adverse effect o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The CMA must consult the PRA on a proposal to exercise a regulatory digital markets function in a manner that the CMA considers is likely to have a material adverse effect on the ability

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>its general objective under section 2B of FSMA, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>its insurance objective under section 2C of FSMA.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The duties in <ref href="#section-107-1">subsections (1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-107-5">(5)</ref> apply only to the extent that the CMA considers that compliance does

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Recommendations to the CMA</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The FCA or OFCOM may make a recommendation to the CMA where they consider that the CMA should exerc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The FCA or OFCOM may make a recommendation to the CMA where they consider that the CMA should exercise a regulatory digital markets function in relation to an undertaking and a digital

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A recommendation under <ref href="#section-108-1">subsection (1)</ref> must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe the undertaking, the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe the undertaking, the digital activity, and the regulatory digital markets function to which it relates, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>be given to the CMA in writing.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A recommendation under <ref href="#section-108">this section</ref> must be accompanied by a statement of reasons for the recommendation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Within the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which it receives a recommendation, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>give

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>give notice to the regulator that made the recommendation—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-108-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>setting out the action that the CMA

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-108-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>setting out the action that the CMA has taken or intends to take in response to the recommendation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-108-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>including the reasons for its decision, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish a summary of the notice.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Information sharing</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 14 to EA 2002 (provisions about disclosure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 15 to EA 2002 (provisions about disclosure

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Power to charge levy</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may require an undertaking to pay it a levy in respect of a chargeable year during the whole or p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may require an undertaking to pay it a levy in respect of a chargeable year during the whole or part of which the undertaking is a designated undertaking.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The amount of the levy is to be calculated in accordance with rules made for the purposes of <ref href="#section-110">this section</ref> by the CMA (“the levy rules”).</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may amend or replace the levy rules.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The levy rules must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>secure that the aggregate amount payable in respect of a chargeable year is not to exc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>secure that the aggregate amount payable in respect of a chargeable year is not to exceed the costs which the CMA incurs in exercising its digital markets functions during th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision about how the aggregate amount payable in respect of a chargeable year is to be divided between the undertakings which are designated undertakings for the whol

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>secure that where an undertaking is a designated undertaking for only part of a chargeable year, the amount of the levy payable by that undertaking in respect of that chargea

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>set out how the CMA is to estimate the costs which it expects to incur in exercising its digital markets functions during a chargeable year;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>set out how the CMA is to calculate the costs which it actually incurs in exercising its digital markets functions during a chargeable year;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>make provision about the repayment or crediting of any amounts of levy paid in respect of a chargeable year on the basis of the CMA’s estimate of the costs it would incur in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content>secure that any repayment or crediting in respect of a chargeable year in accordance with provision made under <ref href="#section-110-4-f">paragraph (f)</ref>, so far as rel

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content>make provision about the charging of amounts of levy in respect of a chargeable year where the CMA’s actual costs of exercising its digital markets functions during that year

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content>secure that, where an undertaking is required to pay an amount of levy in respect of a chargeable year in accordance with provision made under <ref href="#section-110-4-h">pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content>make provision about the administration and payment of the levy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The levy rules may make provision for interest to be charged, at the rate specified for the time being in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838, on any amount of levy not paid by the dat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><content>References in <ref href="#section-110-4">subsection (4)</ref> to an amount payable by an undertaking do not include interest charged in accordance with provision made under <ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The CMA must pay any amount that it receives in accordance with provision made under <ref href="#section-110-5">subsection (5)</ref> into the Consolidated Fund.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The CMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate before making the levy rules, including any amended or replacement levy rules (see <ref href="#section-113">section 113</re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The consultation must include a draft of the proposed levy rules.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The CMA must, at the same time as beginning consultation under <ref href="#section-110-8">subsection (8)</ref>, arrange for the draft of the proposed levy rules to be laid before Parl

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content>The CMA must publish the levy rules, including amended or replacement rules.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content>An amount payable by an undertaking in accordance with <ref href="#section-110">this section</ref> and the levy rules is recoverable as a civil debt due to the CMA.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-110">this section</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a chargeable year is a period of 12 mon

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a chargeable year is a period of 12 months ending with 31 March;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA’s costs of exercising its digital markets functions do not include costs incurred by the CMA for the purposes of litigation.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Extra-territorial application</heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Unless otherwise stated, this Part applies in relation to persons outside the United Kingdom.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Unless otherwise stated, this Part applies in relation to persons outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A power to give a notice to a person outside the United Kingdom by virtue of <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> is exercisable only if the person is within <ref href="#section-111-3">s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A person is within <ref href="#section-111-3">this subsection</ref> if the person is, or is part of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a desi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a designated undertaking or an undertaking to which an obligation applies by virtue of provision made in reliance on section <ref href="#section-17">17</ref><ref href="#secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an undertaking that is the subject of a digital markets investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A person is within this subsection if the person is an individual—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who is named as a senior manager under <

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who is named as a senior manager under <ref href="#section-70">section 70</ref> or appointed as a nominated officer under <ref href="#section-83">section 83</ref>, and</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on whom the CMA has imposed or is considering imposing a penalty under <ref href="#section-87">section 87</ref><ref href="#section-87-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-87">

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A person is within <ref href="#section-111-5">this subsection</ref> if the person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is a United Kingdom nati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is a United Kingdom national,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an individual who is habitually resident in the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is a body incorporated under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>carries on business in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#section-111">this section</ref> is to be taken to limit any other power of the CMA to give a notice to a person outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Defamation</heading><content>For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to anything done by the CMA in the exercise of any of its functions under <ref hr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Consultation and publication of documents</heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must comply with any duty to consult under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must comply with any duty to consult under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> in such manner as it considers practicable, having regard in particular to—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-113-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any need to keep information confidential, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-113-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the timetable for making a final decision or taking any action following the consultation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Any consultation which the CMA carries out under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>reasons

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-113-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>reasons for the finding, decision or proposal to which the consultation relates, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-113-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other information as the CMA considers necessary to allow a proper understanding of those reasons (subject to <ref href="#section-113-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA must comply with any duty to publish a notice or any other document under this Part by publishing the notice or document online, having regard to any need to keep information co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In order to give effect to any need to keep information confidential, the CMA may publish the notice or other document in a redacted form.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Guidance</heading><subsection eId="section-114-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must publish guidance on how it will exercise its functions under this Part.</content></subsection><subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must publish guidance on how it will exercise its functions under this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may revise or replace guidance published under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA must publish any revised or replacement guidance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before publishing guidance (including any revised or replacement guidance) under this section, the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-114-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult such persons as it considers appropriate, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-114-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>obtain the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>When the CMA seeks the approval of the Secretary of State for guidance, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>approv

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-114-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>approve the guidance, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-114-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>give reasons to the CMA for not approving it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Secretary of State must comply with <ref href="#section-114-5">subsection (5)</ref> before the end of the 30th working day after the day on which the CMA seeks the Secretary of Stat

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Protected disclosures</heading><content><mod>In the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order 2014 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/2418">S.I.

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Restriction on disclosure orders</heading><subsection eId="section-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies for the purposes of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>digital markets proceedings, or</content></level><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>digital markets proceedings, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>competition proceedings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A court or the Tribunal must not make a disclosure order requiring the CMA to disclose or produce information where the court or the Tribunal is satisfied that another person would be r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A court or the Tribunal must not make a disclosure order requiring the disclosure or production of digital markets investigation information before the CMA gives notice of the closure o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-competition-proceedings" eId="term-competition-proceedings">competition proceedings</term>” ha

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business">business</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a trade, craft or profession,</content></level><level class="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-lettings-agency-work-redress-scheme" eId="term-qualifying-lettings-agency-work-redress-scheme">qualifying lettings agency work redress scheme</term>” means a redress s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>the activities of any government department or local or public authority;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><sub

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 31 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (functions of Ofwat with respect to competition) is amen

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro>In paragraph 32—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “on” insert <quotedText>“, or accessible from,”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in sub-paragraph (5)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after “documents on” insert <quotedText>“, or a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after “documents on” insert <quotedText>“, or accessible from,”</quotedText>, and</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after “with” insert <quotedText>“, or access to them would otherwise be restricted,”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 15D to the Companies Act 1985 is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagra

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><mod>In Schedule 3 to the Regulato

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The old law continues to apply—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amendments made by <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">paragraph 2</ref><ref href="#schedule-17-

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A contract between a consumer and a trader where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-24-para

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>A contract for prepaid passenger transport services.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>A package travel contract within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulation 2018 (<ref eId="c00180" href="http://www.legislation

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-29-paragraph-1-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Competition Act 1980 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>In section 74 of the Airports Act 1986

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (v);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (y) insert—<quoted

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-10-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In section 86 of the Transport

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro>In section 11B(1) (references under section 11: powers of investigation and penalties), in the words before paragraph (a)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sch

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “shall apply,” insert <quotedText>“as they had effect immediately before the date on which <ref href="#section-143">section 143</ref> of the Digital Mark

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“applied immediately before that date”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>in a case where neither paragraph (a) or (b) applies, the address of the person’s principal place of business;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-315-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P gives information to t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P gives information to the CMA in connection with an information notice under <ref href="#section-311">section 311</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>P knows that it is or is reckless as to whether it is.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In section 12(3) of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (false representations as to royal approval or award, etc.) for the words from “and” to “2008” substitut

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>In paragraph 17 of Schedule 15D to the Companies Act 1985 (disclosures), omit sub-paragraph (k).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro>In EA 2002—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 14 (provisions about d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 15 (enactments conferr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>In Schedule 3 to the Regulato

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content where the supply—</intro><level cla

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract between a trader whose business is a micro-entity and a consumer for the supply of foodstu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content for, or in connection with, the pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if P gives information to another person which is false or misleading in a material particular and P—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>either—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-315-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>knows the information to be false or misleading in a material particular, or</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-315-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>knows the information to be false or misleading in a material particular, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-315-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is reckless as to whether the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>knows that the information will be given to the CMA in connection with an information notice under that section.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A contract for the supply of goods, se

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>In section 11C(1) (references under section 11: further supplementary provisions), in the words before paragraph (a)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “shall apply” insert <quotedText>“, as it had effect immediately before the date on which <ref href="#section-143">section 143</ref> of the Digital Marke

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “applies” substitute <quotedText>“applied immediately before that date”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In section 11D(7) (interim orders), in paragraph (d), after “penalties)” insert <quotedText>“as it had effect immediately before the date on which <ref href

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before accepting a commitment or a requested variation the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a person controls a right, the right is to be treated as held by that person (and not by the pers

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-arrangement" eId="term-arrangement">arrangement</term>” includes—

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content>The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><mod>In Chapter 3 of Part 1 of CA

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In section 3 of the Estate Agents Act

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (ba) for “section 217, 218 or 219 of the Enterprise Act 2002” substitute <quotedText>“section <ref href="#section-156">156</ref>, <ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (bb) for “section 217 of the Enterprise Act 2002” substitute <quotedText>“section <ref href="#section-156">156</ref> of the Digital Markets, Compe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (bb) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>A contract under which accommodation is rented for residential purposes.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>A contract which is a regulated contract within the meaning of the Timeshare, Holiday Products Resale and Exchange Contracts 2010 (<ref eId="c00168" href="http

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>to which the United Kingdom and the country or territory of O are parties, and</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In Part 9 of EA 2002 (informati

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><mod>In section 67 of the Railways

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In Schedule 14 to EA 2002 (spec

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In Schedule 15 to EA 2002 (enac

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before accepting a modification of a commitment or requested variation, of which notice has been given un

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 370 (functions of OFCOM under Part 4 of EA 2002) is amended as follows.</content></sub

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><mod>In Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>The CMA must publish notice of its decision on whether to, and the form in which it will, accept a commitment or a requested variation as soon as reasonably pract

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 371 (functions of OFCOM under CA 1998) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of EA

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>The requirements of paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3">3</ref> do not apply in relation to a proposed

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 392 (penalties imposed by OFCOM) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subpa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-user" eId="term-uk-user">UK user</term>” and “UK customer” mean any user or, as the case may be, customer who it is reasonable to assume—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>Schedule 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 36</authorialNote></num><heading>Procedure relating to commitments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-exempt-redress-scheme" eId="term-exempt-redress-scheme">exempt redress scheme</term>” means a scheme or other similar arrangement which is listed (or of a description listed) in

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>This Schedule applies for the purposes of Chapters <ref href="#part-1-chapter-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#part-1-chapter-4">4</ref> in relation to—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accepting a commitment,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>accepting a variation of a commitment (a “requested variation”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>releasing an undertaking from the requirement to comply with a commitment.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Article 29 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (<ref eId="c00037" hre

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (investigatory powers) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>After paragraph 17A (inserted b

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>EA 2002 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Article 23 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislatio

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>Omit Part 8 (including Schedule 13).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Article 46 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.le

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 238 (information), in subsection (1), in paragraph (a) for “, 7 or 8” substitute <quotedText>“or 7”</quotedText>.</mod></content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In section 243 (overseas disclosures), in subsection (3)(a) for the words from “designated” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a private designated enforcer

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In Schedule 14 (provisions abou

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>In Schedule 15 (enactments conf

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38272"><heading>Application of Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>This Schedule applies for the purposes of Chapters <ref

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38307"><heading>Procedure for accepting a commitment or requested variation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38439"><heading>Procedure for releasing an undertaking from a commitment</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the power to open an SMS investigation under <ref href="#section-9">section 9</ref><ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> (initial SMS investigation) or <ref href="#section-10">section 10</ref><ref hr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom" eId="term-united-kingdom">United Kingdom</term>” includes a part of the United Kingdom.</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-315-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on summary conviction in England and Wales, to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Extra-territorial application in relation to notices</headi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>After paragraph 17 insert—<quot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In paragraph 8, after the defin

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><mod>In section 40(3A) of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 (punishment for unlawful harassment of debtors), for “the Consumer Protection from Unfair Tradin

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>In paragraph 25 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Companies Act 2006 (specified descriptions of disclosures), omit paragraph (j).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Online Safety Act 2023 is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>CA 1998 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-28-paragraph-9-1"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>choose to be bound by the agreement or set of rules;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><content><mod>In Article 3 of the Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (application of secti

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-28-paragraph-10-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-28-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>In section 40A (penalties: am

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-supply" eId="term-supply">supply</term>” includes supply by means of sale, lease, hire or hire purchase.</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) commits an offence if, having been required to give information to the CMA under <ref href="#section-311">section 311</ref>, P—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>intentionally or recklessly destroys or otherwise disposes of it, falsifies or conceals it, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>causes or permits its destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If an offence under this section committed by a body corporate is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-315-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body corporate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to neglect on the part of an officer of the body corporate,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-29-paragraph-3-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>In section 36A of the Gas Act 1

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><mod>In section 31 of the Water In

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, <ref href="#section-315-5">subsection (5)</ref> applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection wit

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><mod>In section 43 of the Electricit

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-practice" eId="term-commercial-practice">commercial practice</term>” means an act or omission by a trader relating to the promotion or supply of—</intro><level class

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>If an offence under this section committed by a partnership in Scotland is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-315-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed w

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-315-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to neglect on the partner’s part,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-315-7">subsection (7)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-partner" eId="term-partner">partner</term>” includes a person purporting to act as a partner.</content></s

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>Schedule 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 58</authorialNote></num><heading>Mergers: holding of interests and rights</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38507"><heading>Joint interests</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>If two or more persons each hold an interest or right jointly,

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” means an enactment whenever passed or made and includes—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>an enactment co

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If interests or rights held by a person and interests or rights held by another person are the subject

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Rights that are exercisable by a person only in certain circumstances are to be treated as held by the pe

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><mod>In Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers),

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>A contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content by a person who is bound, in relation to that supply, by a general condition set by OFCOM under s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>A package travel contract within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulation 2018 (<ref eId="c00167" href="http://www.legislati

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In England and Wales and Scotland, a contract for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-22-

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of CA 1998, in Chapte

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract for the supply of a premium rate service by a person who is bound, in relation to the supp

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In section 61(4) of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (functions of the Payment Systems Regulator under CA 1998), after “Part 1 of the Compet

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-22-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>In paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-22-paragraph-5">5</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-22-paragraph-6">6</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-ofcom" eId="term-ofcom">OFCOM

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In section 62(4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2012 (functions of the Civil Aviation Authority under CA 1998), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998” insert

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 371(3) of the Communications Act 2002 (functions of OFCOM under CA 1998), in the words before paragraph (a), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In section 86(4)(b) of the Transport Act 2000 (functions of the Civil Aviation Authority with respect to competition), after “and 54” insert <quotedText>“bu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In section 234J(4) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (functions of the FCA under CA 1998), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998” insert <q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>In section 67(3A) of the Railways Act 1993 (functions of the Office of Rail and Road with respect to competition), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><mod>In section 31(4A) of the Water Industry Act 1991 (functions of Ofwat with respect to competition), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998” insert <quoted

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><mod>In section 43(3A) of the Electricity Act 1989 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998” insert <quotedT

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>In section 36A(3A) of the Gas Act 1986 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition), after “Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998” insert <quotedText>“(i

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><mod>In Article 29(5) of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2006/3336

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><mod>In Article 23(3A) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-13-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><mod>In Article 46(3A) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00044" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38518"><heading>Joint arrangements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38539"><heading>Interests held by nominees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>An interest held by a person as nominee for another

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38550"><heading>Rights treated as held by person who controls their exercise</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38589"><heading>Rights exercisable only in certain circumstances etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragra

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38658"><heading>Rights attached to shares held by way of security</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>Rights attached to shares held

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38681"><heading>Arrangements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>Schedule 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 125</a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Chapter 4 of Part 1 of CA 1998 (appeals before the Competition Appeal Tribunal etc) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In the italic heading before section 47A, after “damage” insert <quotedText>“, or for declaratory relief”</quotedText>.</mod></content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In section 47A (proceedings befo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>After section 47D insert—<quoted

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In the italic heading before section 47F, after “damage” insert <quotedText>“, or for declaratory relief,”</quotedText>.</mod></content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 47F (further provision about claims in respect of loss or damage before a court or the Tribunal

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to EA 2002 (Compet

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>Schedule 4<authorialNot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: duty to make references) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 28 (turnover test) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In Chapter 2 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: public interest cases), in section 58A (construction of consideration specified in section 58(2C)), in subsection

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>Chapter 3 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: other special cases) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supplementary) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><c

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>Schedule 5<authorialNot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: duty to make references) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 34ZB (extension of time-limits), in subsection (1), for “mentioned in” substitute <quotedText>“for the purposes of”</quotedText>.</mod></conte

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In section 34ZC (sections 34ZA and 34ZB: supplementary), in subsection (1), for “period mentioned in” substitute <quotedText>“initial period for the purposes

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>After section 34ZC (sections 34Z

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 40 (section 39: supplementary) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Chapter 4 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: enforcement), section 73 (undertakings in lieu of refere

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supplementary) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro>In section 104 (certain duties of relevant authorities to consult), in subsection (6), in the definition of “relevant decision”, in paragraph (a)—</intro><lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), for “section 22, 33” substitute <quotedText>“section 22(1), 33(1)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (ii), for “such a reference” substitute <quotedText>“a reference under section 22, 33, 68B or 68C”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><c

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>Schedule 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 129</a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 22 (duty to make references in relation to completed mergers) is amended as follows.</conte

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>In section 33(3) (circumstances in which references in relation to anticipated mergers may not be made), in paragraph (c) omit “or 68B or 68C”.</content></par

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In section 68B (further duty to

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 68C (further duty to

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In section 72 (initial enforcement orders: completed or anticipated mergers), subsection (6) is amended

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>In section 73A (time-limits for consideration of undertakings), in subsection (2)(a), after “73(2)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e40801">(3B)</ref>”

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 16 to the Energy Act 2023 (mergers of completed energy network enterprises) is amended as f

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>Schedule 7<authorialNot

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41170"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In EA 2002, Part 3 (mergers) is amended as follows.</content>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41180"><heading>Prohibition on newspaper enterprise mergers

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42715"><headin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>Schedule 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 137</a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 131B (market studies and the making of decisions to refer: time-limits) is amended as follows.<

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In section 136 (investigations a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 139 (public interest intervention by the Secretary of State) is amended as follows.</conten

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 140 (intervention notices under section 139(1)) is amended as follows.</content></subparagr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In section 150 (power of veto of Secretary of State), in subsection (A1) for “under section 154” substitute <quotedText>“in lieu of a reference under <ref hr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>For section 154 (and the italic

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-10-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>After section 156 insert—<quot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><mod>After section 158 insert—<quot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 162 (duty of CMA to monitor the carrying out of undertakings and orders: Part 4) is amended

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><mod>In section 169(6) (certain duties of relevant authorities to consult: Part 4), in paragraph (a)(ia) of the definition of “relevant decision”, for “under se

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 174C (section 174B: supplementary provision) is amended as follows.</content></subparagr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro>In section 183 (interpretation: Part

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (iii);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (the CMA), in Part 2 (the CMA Board), in paragraph 29 (delegation), in sub-paragraph (2)(e),

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>Schedule 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 138</a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>After <ref href="#d25e48934">sec

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>After section 162A (inserted by

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In section 165 (procedural requirements for certain undertakings and orders: Part 4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “section 159” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e44341">161C</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “or 161” substitute <quotedText>“, 161 or <ref href="#d25e44341">161C</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-10-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>In section 172 (further public

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-10"><num>Schedule 10<authorialN

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Investigations under Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition)</heading

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition), Chapter 3 (investigation and enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In section 27 (power to enter b

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>For the italic heading before s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>Before section 40A (but after t

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-9-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-10-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-11-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><mod>In section 43 (destroying or

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><mod>In section 44 (false or misle

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Investigations under Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers)</heading><pa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>In Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers), Chapter 5 (supplementary: investigation powers) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-15-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 110A (restriction on powers to impose penalties under section 110) is amended as follows.<

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-17-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-18-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 113 (payment and interest by instalments) is amended as follows.</content></subparagra

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-20-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 115 (recovery of penalties) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagra

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-22-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><mod>After section 116 insert—<quo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-24-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><mod>In section 120 (review of decisions under Part 3), in subsection (2), in paragraph (a), for “(3)” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e46025">(1A)</ref

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-10-part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Investigations u

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content>In Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations), Chapter 4 (supplementary: investigation powers) is amended as follows.</content></paragrap

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-27-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 174B (restriction on powers to impose penalties under section 174A) is amended as follows.

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-29-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-30-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><mod>In section 179 (review of decisions under Part 4), in subsection (2), in paragraph (a), for “(3)” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e47110">(1A)</ref

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-32-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><content><mod>In section 183 (interpretatio

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-11"><num>Schedule 11<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 143(2)</

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Commitments and directions under Part 1 of CA 1998 (competiti

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition), Chapter 3 (investigation and enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In section 31A (commitments), a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In section 31E (enforcement of

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><mod>In the italic heading before section 32, at the end insert <quotedText>“: directions and interim measures”</quotedText>.</mod></content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><mod>In section 34 (enforcement of d

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>After section 35 insert—<quoted

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Undertakings and orders under Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers)</he

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>In Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers), Chapter 4 (enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 34C (functions to be exercised by CMA groups) is amended as follows.</content></subparagr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><mod>In section 94 (rights to enfo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>For section 94A substitute—<q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 94B (statement of policy in relation to powers under sections 94 and 94A) is amended as fo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><mod>In section 120 (review of decisions under Part 3), in subsection (2), in paragraph (a), for “94A(1)” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e48433">94AA</

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Undertakings and orders under Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>In Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations), Chapter 3 (enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 133A (functions to be exercised by CMA groups) is amended as follows.</content></subpa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><mod>After section 161 insert—<quo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><mod>In section 167 (rights to enf

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><mod>After section 167 insert—<quo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><mod>In section 179 (review of decisions under Part 4), in subsection (2), in paragraph (a), after “section” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e48998">167A</r

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-12"><num>Schedule 12<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 143(3)</

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e49408"><heading>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In the Civil Aviation Act 2012, Chapter 2

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“consumer”</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content>The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><intro>In Article 4 of the Postal Services

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the entry for the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after the entry relating to the C

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-38-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-39-1"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e49597"><heading>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>The Financial Services and Markets Act

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e49712"><heading>The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-pa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50004"><heading>The Office of Communications (OFCOM)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>The Communications Act 2003 is amended

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50129"><heading>The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50288"><heading>The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-1"><num>(

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50369"><heading>The Payment Systems Regulator</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content>The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50485"><heading>The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragrap

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-13"><num>Schedule 13<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 144<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50575"><heading>Service of documents etc</heading><paragrap

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e50941"><heading>Extra-territoriality of notices under CA 19

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-14"><num>Schedule 14<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 145<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e51326"><heading>Orders and regulations under CA 1998</headi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e51438"><heading>Orders and regulations under Part 3 of EA 2

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e51610"><heading>Orders and regulations under Part 4 of EA 2

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-15"><num>Schedule 15<authorialN

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-15-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Enactments</head

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-15-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Obligations and rules of law</heading><content><tblock class="table" ukl:Ori

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-16"><num>Schedule 16<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 150</authorialNote>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-17"><num>Schedule 17<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 208<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e54517"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (investigatory powers) is amended as foll

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e54528"><heading>Penalties for non-compliance with informati

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e55735"><heading>Extra-territorial application in relation t

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e55939"><heading>Means of giving notices</heading><paragraph

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56142"><heading>Access to documents</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro>In paragraph 32—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sched

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56186"><heading>Meaning of “firm”</heading><paragraph eId="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-18"><num>Schedule 18<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 214<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56219"><heading>Estate Agents Act 1979</heading><paragraph

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56281"><heading>Companies Act 1985</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56334"><heading>Enterprise Act 2002</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>EA 2002 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56427"><heading>Companies Act 2006</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56533"><heading>Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 20

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e56560"><heading>Consumer Rights Act 2015</heading><paragrap

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-19"><num>Schedule 19<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 215</authorialNote></num><heading><ref href="#part-3">Part 3</ref>: transitional and saving provisions</heading><hcontainer name=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57560"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In <ref href="#schedule-19">this Schedule</ref>—</intro><hco

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57649"><heading>General rules</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The o

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57715"><heading>Rules applicable to continuing conduct</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57789"><heading>Rules applicable to undertakings given to enforcers under the old law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57878"><heading>Information notices under Schedule 5 to CRA 2015</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e57919"><heading>Further provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#schedule-19">this Schedule</ref> lim

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-20"><num>Schedule 20<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 225</authorialNote></num><heading>Commercial practices which are in all circumstances considered unfair</heading><paragraph eId="

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Claiming to be a signatory to a code of conduct when the trader is not.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>Claiming that a code of conduct has an endorsement from a public or private body which it does not have.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>Displaying a trust mark, quality mark or equivalent without having obtained the necessary authorisation.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro>Claiming that a trader, a trader’s commercial practice, or a product has been approved, endorsed or authorised by a public or private body when—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the claim is false, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the terms of the approval, endorsement or authorisation have not been, or are not being, complied with.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Making an invitation to purchase products at a specified price where—</intro><level class="para1" e

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>Making an invitation to purchase products at a specified price and then—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>refusing to show the advertised item to consumers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>refusing to take orders for it or deliver it within a reasonable time, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>demonstrating a defective sample of it,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>Falsely stating that a product will only be available for a limited time, or that it will only be available on particular terms for a limited time, in order to e

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>Undertaking to provide an after-sales service to consumers and then making such service available only in a language which is different to the language used in c

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>Falsely claiming or creating the false impression that an after-sales service is available, including falsely claiming that it is available in, or accessible fro

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>Stating or otherwise creating the impression that a product can be legally sold when it cannot.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>Presenting rights given to consumers by law as a distinctive feature of the trader’s offer.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>Using editorial content in the media to promote a product where a trader has paid for the promotion without making that clear in the content or by images or so

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Submitting, or commissioning another person to submit or write—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>Making a materially inaccurate claim concerning the nature and extent of the risk to the personal security or safety of the consumer, a member of the consumer’

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content>Promoting a product similar to a product made by a particular manufacturer in such a manner as deliberately to mislead the consumer into believing that the pro

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Establishing, operating or promoting a pyramid promotional scheme.</content></subparagraph><su

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content>Claiming that the trader is about to cease trading or move premises when the trader is not.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content>Claiming that products are able to facilitate winning in games of chance.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Falsely claiming that a product is able to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragra

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content>Providing (including passing on) materially inaccurate information about market conditions or about the availability of the product with the intention of induc

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content>Claiming to offer a competition or prize promotion without awarding the prizes described or a reasonable equivalent.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro>Creating the false impression that the consumer has already won, will win, or will on doing a particular act win, a prize or other equivalent benefit, when in fa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there is no prize or other equivalent benefit, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content>taking any action in relation to claiming the prize or other equivalent benefit requires the consumer to pay money or incur a cost.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content>Describing a product as “gratis”, “free”, “without charge” or similar if the consumer has to pay anything other than the unavoidable cost of responding to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content>Including in marketing material an invoice or similar document seeking payment which gives the consumer the impression that the consumer has already ordered th

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content>Falsely claiming or creating the false impression that the trader is not acting for purposes relating to the trader’s business or falsely representing oneself

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content>Creating the impression that the consumer cannot leave the premises until a contract is formed.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content>Ignoring a request from a consumer to leave or not return to the consumer’s home except in circumstances and to the extent justified to enforce a contractual o

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content>Making persistent and unwanted solicitations by any means, other than by attending at the consumer’s home, except in circumstances and to the extent justified

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content>Requiring a consumer who wishes to claim on an insurance policy to produce documents which could not reasonably be considered relevant as to whether the claim

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content>Including in an advertisement a direct appeal to children to buy advertised products or persuade their parents or other adults to buy advertised products for t

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><intro>Supplying products to a consumer that have not been requested by the consumer and demanding that the consumer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-31-a"><num>(a)</num><content>pays for the products,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-31-b"><num>(b)</num><content>returns the products, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-31-c"><num>(c)</num><content>safely stores the products.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content>Explicitly telling a consumer that if the consumer does not buy the product, the trader’s job or livelihood will be at risk.</content></paragraph>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-21"><num>Schedule 21<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 251<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58558"><heading>Administration of Justice Act <ref eId="c00131" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1970/31">1970 (c. 31)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58580"><heading>Trade Descriptions Act <ref eId="c00132" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1968/29">1968 (c. 29)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" clas

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58602"><heading>Hallmarking Act <ref eId="c00133" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/43">1973 (c. 43)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schP

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58639"><heading>Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58667"><heading>Companies Act <ref eId="c00135" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/6">1985 (c. 6)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58680"><heading>Copyright, Designs and Patents Act <ref eId="c00136" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/48">1988 (c. 48)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-parag

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58787"><heading>Trade Marks Act <ref eId="c00137" href="htt

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58852"><heading>Enterprise Act <ref eId="c00138" href="http

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58901"><heading>Licensing Act <ref eId="c00139" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2003/17">2003 (c. 17)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-9" class="schPro

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58923"><heading>Companies Act <ref eId="c00140" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2006/46">2006 (c. 46)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-10" class="schPr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58936"><heading>Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act <r

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e58962"><heading>Consumer Rights Act <ref eId="c00142" href=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59035"><heading>Online Safety Act <ref eId="c00145" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/50">2023 (c. 50)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-13" class="s

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-22"><num>Schedule 22<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 255</authorialNote></num><heading>Excluded contracts</heading><h

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59151"><heading>Utilities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59324"><heading>Insurance and financial services</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>A contract for services of a banking, credit

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59334"><heading>Medical prescriptions etc.</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59587"><heading>Contracts regulated by OFCOM</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>A contract for the supply of goods, services or

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59633"><heading>Rent of residential accommodation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>A contract under which accommodation is ren

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59643"><heading>Delivery of foodstuffs etc. by micro-entity</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-9-1"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59804"><heading>Package holidays etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>A package travel contract within the meaning of the Pa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59817"><heading>Timeshares etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>A contract which is a regulated contract within the meaning

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e59830"><heading>Childcare (including school age education)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-12-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e60170"><heading>Gambling contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-22-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-23"><num>Schedule 23<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 256</authorialNote></num><heading>Pre-contract information and reminder notices</heading><part eId="schedule-23-part-1"><num>Part

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Key pre-contract information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-256">25

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-a">(a)</ref> is as follows

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro>If section <ref href="#section-254">254</ref><ref href="#section-254-2">(2)</ref> applies to the contract—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the contract will continue, or continue for a fixed term, unless the consumer takes steps to bring the contract to an end, or to an earlier end,</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that until the contract comes to an end the consumer will continue to incur liabilities under the contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any minimum period that must elapse before the consumer can bring the contract to an end.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>If section <ref href="#section-254">254</ref><ref href="#section-254-3">(3)</ref> applies to the contract—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the consumer will be charged, or charged at a higher rate, for the supply of goods, services or digital content unless the consumer takes steps to bring the co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the date on which the consumer will become liable for the first charge, or first higher charge.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>The frequency with which the consumer will become liable for payments under the contract and the minimum amount that the consumer will become liable for on each

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>If different to the information referred to in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-4">4</ref>, the amount that the consumer would become liable for each

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>The minimum total amount for which the consumer will become liable under the contract.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>Whether the contract provides for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any changes to the frequency or the am

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any changes to the frequency or the amount of payments that the consumer will become liable for under the contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any option under the contract for the trader to change the frequency or amount of those payments,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The steps that the consumer must take to bring the contract to an end including any address (including a website or email address) or other contact details the c

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>The amount of notice that the consumer must give to bring the contract to an end.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>The period within which reminder notices in relation to the contract will be given in accordance with section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref><ref href="#sec

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro>A summary of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer’s right to cancel the contract during the i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer’s right to cancel the contract during the initial cooling-off period (or if the consumer may lose that right, that information), and</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any right the consumer has to cancel during a renewal cooling-off period,</content></level>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Full pre-contract information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-256"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-b">(b)</ref> is as follo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>The information set out in Part 1 of this Schedule.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>The main characteristics of the goods, services or digital content, to the extent appropriate to the medium of communication and to the nature of the goods, se

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The identity of the trader and the identity of any other person on whose behalf the trader is acti

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The business address and, if different, the service address of the trader, and any business email

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro>In relation to any other person on whose behalf the trader is acting—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person’s business address, business email address and business telephone number (if the person has such addresses or such a number), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if different to the person’s business address, the person’s service address.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content>All additional delivery charges and any other costs or, where those charges cannot reasonably be calculated in advance, the fact that such additional charges m

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content>The arrangements for payment, delivery, performance, and the time by which the trader undertakes to deliver the goods, to perform the services or to supply the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content>The trader’s complaint handling policy.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><intro>The following information about the consumer’s right to cancel the subscription contract during the initial cooling-off period—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when that period begins and ends;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-b"><num>(b)</num><content>how the consumer may exercise the right;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if the consumer may lose the right, the circumstances under which that will happen;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-d"><num>(d)</num><intro>the consequences of the consumer exercising the right, including—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any refund the consumer may be entitled to,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any reason that refund might be diminished, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-21-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in respect of a contract for the supply of goods, whether the consumer will be responsible for returning those goods to the trader, including the likely cost

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro>The following information about any right the consumer has to cancel the subscription contract during a renewal cooling-off period—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when the first renewal cooling-off period will begin and end;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content>whether there will be further renewal cooling-off periods and, if so, when each will begin and end;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content>how the consumer may exercise the right;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if the consumer may lose that right, the circumstances under which that will happen;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-e"><num>(e)</num><intro>the consequences of the consumer exercising the right, including—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any refund the consumer may be entitled to,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any reason that refund might be diminished,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-22-e-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in respect of a contract for the supply of goods, whether the consumer will be responsible for returning those goods to the trader.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content>A reminder of the statutory rights of the consumer under Part 1 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The existence and conditions of after-sale customer assistance, after-sales services and commercia

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The existence of relevant codes of conduct and how copies of them can be obtained.</content></

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content>The existence and the conditions of deposits or other financial guarantees to be paid or provided by the consumer at the request of the trader.</content></

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The functionality, including applicable technical protection measures, of digital content and any

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content>The possibility of having recourse to an out-of-court complaint and redress mechanism, to which the trader is subject, and the methods for having access to it.

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Reminder notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-23-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref><re

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content>The information referred to in section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref><ref href="#section-259-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-259-1-a">(a)</ref> (informatio

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content>That the consumer will become liable for the renewal payment to which the notice relates unless the consumer takes steps to bring the contract to an end.</

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content>The date (“the renewal date”) on which the consumer will become liable for the renewal payment and its amount.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content>The amount of the previous renewal payment for which the consumer became liable under the contract (if any).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><content>If the renewal payment to which the notice relates is a higher amount than that previous renewal payment, that information and the difference in the amount.</p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><intro>If, having not brought the contract to an end before the renewal date, the consumer will become automatically liable for one or more further payments under the c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-34-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the frequency with which the consumer will become liable for those payments, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-34-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the minimum amount that the consumer will become liable for on each occasion (or how that amount is to be calculated if it cannot reasonably be calculated in advan

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><content>The amount of any payments equivalent to those mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-34">34</ref> for which the consumer became liable after

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content>If the payments mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-34">34</ref> are (or may be) of a higher amount than any equivalent payments for which

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content>The minimum total amount for which the consumer will become liable under the contract if the consumer does not bring the contract to an end before the renewal

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content>The date on which the consumer will become liable for the next renewal payment, or if the consumer will not become liable for any further renewal payment, the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><intro>The steps that the consumer may take to bring the subscription contract to an end so as to avoid becoming liable for any further payment under the contract, incl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any address (including a website or email address) or other contact details the consumer may need in order to take those steps, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-23-paragraph-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the date by which any steps must be taken so as to avoid that liability.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-24"><num>Schedule 24<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 284</authorialNote></num><heading>Excluded arrangements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e60880

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e60880"><heading>Regulated financial services activity</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-1-1"><num>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61012"><heading>Arrangements for the supply of utilities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-2-1"><n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61115"><heading>Contracts regulated by OFCOM</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61139"><heading>Contracts for prepaid passenger transport services</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>A contract for prepaid pas

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61150"><heading>Small businesses</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61183"><heading>Childcare voucher schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>A contract between a consumer and a trader where th

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61194"><heading>Package holidays etc.</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>A package travel contract within the meaning of the Pac

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-25-part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Supplementary</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-25-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refer

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-25-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-approved-estate-agents-redress-scheme" eId="term-approved-estate-agen

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-26"><num>Schedule 26<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 301</authorialNote></num><heading>Accreditation criteria</heading><part eId="schedule-26-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>The cr

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>The criteria applicable to an accredited ADR provider</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61388"><heading>Criterion 1: information for consumers</heading>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61388"><heading>Criterion 1: information for consumers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-1-1"><num

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61433"><heading>Criterion 2: readiness to carry out ADR</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>The ADR provider does not unreasonabl

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61444"><heading>Criterion 3: expertise</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>The ADR provider has appropriate knowledge and skills—</

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61467"><heading>Criterion 4: facilities for consumers and traders to participate</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="sched

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61488"><heading>Criterion 5: fair ADR procedures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61539"><heading>Criterion 6: independence and impartiality</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-6-1">

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e61572"><heading>Criterion 7: information for parties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-7-1"><num>(

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Supplementary</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-26-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The following provisions have effect for the interpretation or application of <re

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The following provisions have effect for the interpretation or application of <ref href="#schedule-26">this Schedule</ref>.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro>The accreditation criteria only apply to the ADR provider so far as it is reasonable to regard them as applicable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-26

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to ADR of a kind that is carried out by the ADR provider or, as the case may be, by any other ADR provider with whom the ADR provider makes special ADR

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to activities of the ADR provider in, or in connection with, making special ADR arrangements.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-procedures" eId="term-procedures">Procedures</term>”, in relation to ADR, means any rules, requirements or practices relating to the carry

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any time limits for referring disputes for ADR;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any conditions or other requirements to be met by either (or both) of the parties before, or while, ADR is being carried out;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-26-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-dispute" eId="term-dispute">Dispute</term>” means a consumer contract dispute.</content></paragraph>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-27"><num>Schedule 27<authorialN

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e62749"><heading>Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (<ref eId="c00182" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e62775"><heading>Amendments to Part 3 of EA 2002</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-28-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supp

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e62964"><heading>Amendment to Part 9 of EA 2002</heading><pa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63040"><heading>Amendments to CA 1998</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-28-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>CA 1998 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-29"><num>Schedule 29<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 327<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63237"><heading>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)</heading

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63321"><heading>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)</head

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63383"><heading>The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63503"><heading>The Office of Communications (OFCOM)</headi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63565"><heading>The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63640"><heading>The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)</heading>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63679"><heading>The Payment Systems Regulator</heading><par

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63742"><heading>The Water Services Regulation Authority (Of

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-30"><num>Schedule 30<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 335<

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Amendments to Acts of Parliament</heading><hcontainer name="c

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63795"><heading>Competition Act <ref eId="c00187" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1980/21">1980 (c. 21)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-1" class="schP

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63880"><heading>Telecommunications Act <ref eId="c00188" hr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63943"><heading>Companies Act <ref eId="c00189" href="http:

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e63993"><heading>Airports Act <ref eId="c00190" href="http:/

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e64056"><heading>Gas Act <ref eId="c00191" href="http://www.

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e64164"><heading>Water Act <ref eId="c00192" href="http://ww

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e64228"><heading>Electricity Act <ref eId="c00193" href="htt

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e64336"><heading>Water Industry Act <ref eId="c00194" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1991/56">1991 (c. 56)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-11" class="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e64721"><heading>Railways Act <ref eId="c00196" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/43">1993 (c. 43)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-17" class="schPro

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65213"><heading>Coal Industry Act <ref eId="c00197" href="h

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65276"><heading>Greater London Authority Act <ref eId="c001

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65339"><heading>Utilities Act <ref eId="c00199" href="http:

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65399"><heading>Transport Act <ref eId="c00200" href="http:

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65462"><heading>Communications Act <ref eId="c00201" href="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65533"><heading>Wireless Telegraphy Act <ref eId="c00202" h

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65604"><heading>Companies Act <ref eId="c00203" href="http:

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65654"><heading>Legal Services Act <ref eId="c00204" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2007/29">2007 (c. 29)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-31" class="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65689"><heading>Postal Services Act <ref eId="c00205" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2011/5">2011 (c. 5)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-32" class="s

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65708"><heading>Civil Aviation Act <ref eId="c00206" href="

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Amendments to other legislation</heading><hcontainer name="cr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65772"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00207" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6))</ref></heading><paragraph eId="sch

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e65946"><heading>Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (<ref eId="c00208" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/3172

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e66118"><heading>Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (<ref eId="c00209" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2006/3336">S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))</ref></hea

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e66348"><heading>Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (<ref eId="c00210" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e66368"><heading>Postal Services Act 2011 (Disclosure of Inf

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Paragraphs 7 and 27 of Schedule 8A to the Competition Act 1998 (other definitions; disclosure orders) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of Part 6 of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-116-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In Schedule 8A to the Competition Act 1998—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-116-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 7 (other definitions), after su

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 28, after “competition proceedings” insert <quotedText>“or digital markets proceedings”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 29, after “competition proceedings” insert <quotedText>“or digital markets proceedings”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 30(1), after “competition proceedings” insert <quotedText>“or digital markets proceedings”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-8-crossheading-interpretation"><heading>Interpretation</heading><section eId="section-117"><num>117</num><he

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>Groups</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-117">This section</ref> makes provision about groups for the purposes of <ref href="#part-1">this P

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-117">This section</ref> makes provision about groups for the purposes of <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An undertaking is part of a group if one or more bodies corporate which are comprised in the undertaking are members of the same group as one or more other bodies corporate.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>, two bodies corporate are members of the same group if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>one is the subsidiary of the other, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>both are subsidiaries of the same body corporate.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>General interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refer

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-breach-investigation" eId="term-breach-investigation">breach investigat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to “giving notice” or “giving a notice” are to giving no

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to “giving notice” or “giving a notice” are to giving notice or giving a notice in writing;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>references to “using” include, in relation to a service or digital content, interacting, or carrying out activities that interact, in any way, directly or indirectly, with th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>references to the supply, provision, acquisition or use of goods or services include the supply, provision, acquisition or use of digital content.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this Part, a person is “connected to” an undertaking if that person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is concerned in the management or c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is concerned in the management or control of the undertaking,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is employed by the undertaking, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>works for the undertaking in any other capacity.</content></level>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Competition</heading><chapte

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-2-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Anti-trust</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:N

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-1-crossheading-the-chapter-1-and-2-prohibitions"

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Removal of requirement for agreements etc to be implemented in the U

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Chapter 1 of Part 1 of CA 1998 (agreements), section 2 (agreements etc preventing, restricting or distorting competition) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit subsection (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The amendments made by this section do not have effect in relation to agreements between undertakings (within the meaning of CA 1998) made before the coming into force of <ref href="#se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection (5) of section 2 of CA 1998 applies for the purposes of <ref href="#section-119-4">subsection (4)</ref> as it applies for the purposes of Part 1 of that Act.</content></s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Repeal of exclusions relating to the European Coal and Steel Community</heading><subsection eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition) is amended as follows.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In Schedule 3 (planning obligations and general exclusions) omit paragraph 8 (coal and steel).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In section 3 (Chapter 1: excluded agreements), in subsection (3)(b)(ii) omit “, 2, 8”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In section 19 (Chapter 2: excluded cases) omit subsection (3).</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-1-crossheading-investigations"><heading>Investig

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Duty to preserve documents relevant to investigations</heading><subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 3 of Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition: investigation and enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After section 25A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In <ref href="#d25e45390">section 40ZE</ref> (enforcement of requirements: imposition of penalties) (inserted by <ref href="#schedule-10-paragraph-8">paragraph 8</ref> of <ref href

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>Production of information authorised by warrant</heading><subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 28 of CA 1998 (power to enter business premises under a warrant) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” inser

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), in sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (c), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (f) omit “and which the named officer considers relates to any matter relevant to the investigation,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Section 28A of CA 1998 (power to enter domestic premises under a warrant) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” inser

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), in sub-paragraph (i), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (f) omit “and which the named officer considers relates to any matter relevant to the investigation,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-122-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In section 30 of CA 1998 (privileged communications), a

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Additional powers of seizure from domestic premises</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 2 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (powers of seizure) is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 2 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (powers of seizure) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 50 (additional powers of seizure from premises), in subsection (6), after “section 28(2)(b)” insert <quotedText>“or 28A(2)(b)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 57(1) (retention of seized items), in paragraph (n), for “section 28(7)” substitute <quotedText>“sections 28(7) and 28A(8)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 63(2) (powers of seizure: copies), in paragraph (h), after “section 28(2)(f)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e12243">(g)</ref> or 28A(2)(f) or <ref href="#d25e123

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 64(3) (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-judicial-authority" eId="term-appropriate-judicial-authority">appropriate judicial authority</term>”), in paragraph

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 65(2) (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-legal-privilege" eId="term-legal-privilege">legal privilege</term>”), in paragraph (a)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “power” substitute <quotedText>“powers”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after “section 28(2)” insert <quotedText>“or 28A(2)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In section 66(5) (general interpretation of Part 2), in paragraph (h), for “section 28(2)(c)” substitute <quotedText>“sections 28(2)(c) and 28A(2)(c)”</quotedText>.</mod></cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (powers of seizure: powers to which section 50 applies), in paragraph 67 (the Competition Act 1998), for “section 28(2)” substitute <quotedText>“sections 28

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-1-crossheading-proceedings-before-the-competitio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Standard of review on appeals against interim measures directions</h

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In section 46 of CA 1998 (appealable decisions), in subsection

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (h) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in the words after paragraph (i), for “, 33 or 35” substitute <quotedText>“or 33”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Schedule 8 to CA 1998 (appeals) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In paragraph 3 (decisions of the tribunal: merits-based appeals), in sub-paragraph (A1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “or (h)” substitute <quotedText>“, (h), (ha) or (hb)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “or (c)” substitute <quotedText>“, (c), (d) or (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In paragraph 3A (decisions of the tribunal: appeals on judicial review principles), in sub-paragraph (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “or (h)” substitute <quotedText>“, (h), (ha) or (hb)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “or (c)” substitute <quotedText>“, (c), (d) or (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125"><num>125</num><heading>Declaratory relief</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-3">Schedule 3 </ref>makes provision allowing the Competition Appeal Tribunal to grant declaratory relief.</content></section>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Exemplary damages</heading><subsection eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In section 47C of CA 1998 (collective proceedings: dama

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In Schedule 8A of CA 1998 (further provision about claims in r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-126-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in Part 4 (cartels), in paragraph 15 (liability of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-126-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-126-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “in respect of loss and damage suffered by” substitute <quotedText>“to”</quotedText>;</mod></content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-126-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quote

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit Part 8 (exemplary damages);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in Part 10 (application), in paragraph 42, in sub-paragraph (1) omit “, 8”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The amendments made by this section have effect in relation to competition claims, competition proceedings, claims for contribution arising from competition claims and proceedings relatin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the claims and proceedings relate to an infringement of competition law that takes place after the coming into force of this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the loss or damage (if any) to which the claims or proceedings relate is suffered after the coming into force of this section.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-126-3">subsection (3)</ref>, where an infringement of competition law takes place over a period of two or more days it is to be taken to have tak

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Terms used in <ref href="#section-126-3">subsection (3)</ref> and in Schedule 8A to CA 1998 have the same meaning in <ref href="#section-126-3">subsection (3)</ref> as they do in that S

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-2-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Mergers</heading><section eId="section-127"><num>127</num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Relevant merger situations and special merger situations</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-4">Schedule 4</ref> makes provision amending the thresholds in Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers) for

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>Fast-track references under sections 22 and 33 of EA 2002</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-5">Schedule 5</ref> makes provision amending Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers) to include provision

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Mergers of energy network enterprises</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-6">Schedule 6</ref> makes provision amending Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers) and Schedule 16 to the Energy Act 2023 (

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Mergers involving newspaper enterprises and foreign powers</heading><subsection eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-7">Schedule 7</ref> makes provision for the pu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-7">Schedule 7</ref> makes provision for the purposes of preventing foreign powers from gaining control or influence over newspaper enterprises.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amendments made by that Schedule—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply in relation to enterprises ceasing to be distinct on or after t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-130-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply in relation to enterprises ceasing to be distinct on or after the effective date, but not in relation to enterprises ceasing to be distinct before the effective date;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-130-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>apply in relation to arrangements in progress or in contemplation on or after the effective date which, if carried into effect, would result in the creation of a foreign stat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-130-2">subsection (2)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-the-effective-date" eId="term-the-effective-date">the effective date</term>” means 13 March 2024.</content

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-131"><num>131</num><heading>Mutual agreements to extend time-limits: duty to make reference case

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: duty to make references) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 39 (time-limits for investigations and reports)—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-131-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>before subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7), after “subsection” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e12805">(2A)</ref>,”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-131-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructur

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 40 (section 39: supplementary)—</intro><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-131-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), for “section 39(3)” substitute <quotedText>“section 39<ref href="#d25e12805">(2A)</ref>, (3)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In Chapter 5 of Part 3 (mergers: supplementary), in section 107(2) (further publicity requirements), in paragraph (d), for “section 39(8)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“section 39(7A)

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-132"><num>132</num><heading>Mutual agreements to extend time-limits: public interest cases</head

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: public interest cases) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 51 (time-limits for investigations and reports by C

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-132-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>before subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7), after “subsection” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e12949">(2A)</ref>,”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-132-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructur

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 52 (section 51: supplementary)—</intro><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), for “section 51(3)” substitute <quotedText>“section 51<ref href="#d25e12949">(2A)</ref>, (3)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In Chapter 5 of Part 3 (mergers: supplementary), in section 107(2)(j), for “section 51(8)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“section 51(7A)(b) or (8)(b)”</quotedText>.</mod></content>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Publication of merger notices online</heading><content><mod>In Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supplementary), in section 96(5) (merger notices), for “in the London, Edinburgh and B

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-2-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Markets</heading><section eId="section-134"><num>134</num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Market studies: removal of time-limit on pre-reference consultation</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: references) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In section 131B (market studies and the making of decisions to refer: time-limits) omit subsections (1) to (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 131C (time-limits under section 131B: supplementary)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-134-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in subsection (1) omit paragraph (a);<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-134-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in subsection (1) omit paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-134-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in subsection (2) omit paragraph (a) and the “or” after it.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Power to make a reference after previously deciding not to do so</he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 131B of EA 2002 (market studies and the making of decisions to refer: time limits) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In the heading, after “time-limits” insert <quotedText>“etc”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In subsection (7), for “This section is” substitute <quotedText>“Subsections (4) to (6) are”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-135-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Scope of market investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-136

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: references) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 133 (contents of market investigation references)—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“For the purposes of <ref href="#d25e13250">subsection (1A)</ref>, a reference may (for exam

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 134 (questions to be decided on market investigatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), for “feature, or combination of features,” substitute <quotedText>“relevant feature”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “feature, or combination of features,” substitute <quotedText>“relevant feature”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-136-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7), after “features” insert <quotedText>“concerned”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Acceptance of undertakings at any stage of a market study or investigation</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-8">Schedule 8</ref> makes provision allowing the CMA to accept undertakings

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138"><num>138</num><heading>Final undertakings and orders: power to conduct trials</heading><subsection eId="section-138-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-9">Schedule 9</ref> makes provision amending Part

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-9">Schedule 9</ref> makes provision amending Part 4 of EA 2002 allowing the CMA or the Secretary of State to conduct trials to assess the likely effectiveness of fi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any sectoral enactment, or</content></level><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any sectoral enactment, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 168 of EA 2002 (regulated markets),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The power to make regulations under <ref href="#section-138-2">subsection (2)</ref> includes power to make provision for the CMA or Secretary of State to be able to modify, or request t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-4"><num>(4)</num><content>But so far as the power to make regulations under <ref href="#section-138-2">subsection (2)</ref> is exercised to amend a sectoral enactment that is mentioned in section 168 of EA 2002

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section the sectoral enactments are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Civil Aviation Act 2012;</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Civil Aviation Act 2012;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Health and Social Care Act 2012;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Transport Act 2000;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Chiropractors Act 1994;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the Railways Act 1993;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the Osteopaths Act 1993;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the Water Industry Act 1991;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content>the Broadcasting Act 1990;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the Electricity Act 1989;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-j"><num>(j)</num><content>the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-l"><num>(l)</num><content>the Patents Act 1977;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-m"><num>(m)</num><content>the Registered Designs Act 1949;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-n"><num>(n)</num><content>the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2006/3336">S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))</ref>;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-o"><num>(o)</num><content>the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-5-p"><num>(p)</num><content>the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before making regulations under <ref href="#section-138-2">subsection (2)</ref> that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-6-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>amend a sectoral enactment, consult the relevant sectoral authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>amend section 168 of EA 2002, consult any relevant sectoral authority whom the Secretary of State considers is likely to have an interest in the amendment.</content></lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-138-6">subsection (6)</ref> the relevant sectoral authorities are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to the Civil Aviation Act 2012, the Civil Aviation Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to the Health and Social Care Act 2012, NHS England;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in relation to the Transport Act 2000, the Civil Aviation Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in relation to the Chiropractors Act 1994, the General Chiropractic Council;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content>in relation to the Railways Act 1993, the Office of Rail and Road;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content>in relation to the Osteopaths Act 1993, the General Osteopathic Council;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content>in relation to the Water Industry Act 1991, the Water Services Regulation Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content>in relation to the Broadcasting Act 1990, the Office of Communications;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in relation to the Electricity Act 1989 and the Gas Act 1986, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content>in relation to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the Patents Act 1977 and the Registered Designs Act 1949, the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Ma

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-7-k"><num>(k)</num><content>in relation to the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 and the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, the Nor

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>amend <ref href="#section-138-5">subsection (5)</ref> so as to a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>amend <ref href="#section-138-5">subsection (5)</ref> so as to add or remove an enactment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-138-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>amend <ref href="#section-138-7">subsection (7)</ref> so as to add, vary or remove an entry.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-138-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Duty of CMA to monitor undertakings and orders</heading><subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-139-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 3 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: enforcement) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-139-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 161 (final orders: Part 4), in subsection (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “advises” insert <quotedText>“, in acc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “advises” insert <quotedText>“, in accordance with section 162(3) or <ref href="#d25e13733">section 162A</ref><ref href="#d25e13879">(8)</ref>,”</quotedText>;</mod

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit “by reason of a change of circumstances”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-139-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 162 (duty of CMA to monitor undertakings and orders: Part 4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, after “monito

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, after “monitor” insert <quotedText>“the carrying out of”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit subsections (5) to (7).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-139-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-139-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Chapter 4 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: supplementary) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-139-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>In section 169 (certain duties of relevant authorities

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-139-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In section 172 (further publicity requirements: Part 4)—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-139-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-139-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (f);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-139-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-139-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (10) insert—<quotedStructur

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-139-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In section 177 (excisions from reports: Part 4)—</intro><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, after “reports” insert <quotedText>“etc”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-139-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-139-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the words from “the Secretary of State” to the end become paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-139-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after that paragraph insert <quotedText

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-139-8-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>in subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-139-8-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after “report” insert <quotedText>“or advice”</quotedText>;</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-139-8-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after “report” insert <quotedText>“or advice”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-139-8-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after “publication of the matter” insert <quotedText>“, or the inclusion of it in the advice laid before Parliament,”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140"><num>140</num><heading>Taking action in relation to regulated markets</heading><subsection eId="section-140-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations: supplementary), section 168 (regulated markets) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In subsection (3) omit paragraph (j).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-140-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (g), for “the duty of the Director General of Electricity Supply for N

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-140-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (g), for “the duty of the Director General of Electricity Supply for Northern Ireland under article 6 of that Order” substitute <quotedText>“the objective a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-140-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit paragraph (l);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-140-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (m), for “the duties of the Director General of Gas for Northern Ireland under article 5 of that Order” substitute <quotedText>“the objective and duties of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-140-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (r), for “Monitor” substitute <quotedText>“NHS England”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In subsection (5), in paragraph (ia), for “Monitor” substitute <quotedText>“NHS England”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-2-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Cartels</heading><section eId="section-141"><num>141</num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141"><num>141</num><heading>Production of information authorised by warrant</heading><subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 194 of EA 2002 (power to enter premises under a warrant) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (1), in paragraph (a), after “there are on” insert <quotedText>“or accessible from”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (d) omit “and which the named officer considers relates to any matter relevant to the investigation,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 196 of EA 2002 (privileged information etc),

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-2-chapter-5"><num>Chapter 5</num><heading>Miscellaneou

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Attendance of witnesses etc</heading><subsection eId="section-142-1"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 26A of CA 1998 (investigations: power to ask questions) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the words before paragraph (a) omit “who has a connection with a relevant undertaking

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the words before paragraph (a) omit “who has a connection with a relevant undertaking”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), after “at a place” insert <quotedText>“or in a manner (which may be remote)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In subsection (2), for “each” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>For subsection (6) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 109(1) of EA 2002 (attendance of witnesses and production of documents etc: Part 3), in paragraph (a) for “place” substitute <quotedText>“at a place, or in a manner (whi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>In section 174(3) of EA 2002 (attendance of witnesses and production of documents etc: Part 4), in paragraph (a) for “place” substitute <quotedText>“at a place, or in a manner (whi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Civil penalties etc in connection with competition matters</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-10">Schedule 10</ref> makes provision for, and i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-10">Schedule 10</ref> makes provision for, and in connection with, the imposition of civil penalties in relation to investigations under—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Parts 3 (mergers) and 4 (market studies and market investigations) of EA 2002.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-11">Schedule 11</ref> makes provision for, and in connection with, the imposition of civil penalties in relation to breaches of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>commitments and directions under Part 1 of CA 1998;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>undertakings and orders under Parts 3 and 4 of EA 2002.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-12">Schedule 12</ref> makes provision providing that certain functions being conferred on the CMA by Schedules <ref href="#schedule-10">10</ref> and <ref href="#sch

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Service and extra-territoriality of notices under CA 1998 and EA 2002</heading><intro><ref href="#schedule-13">Schedule 13</ref> makes provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-144-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the service of documents under Chapter 3 of Part 1 of CA 1998 (investigation and enforcement) and Parts 3 (mergers) and 4 (market studies and market investigations) of EA 2002;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-144-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the extra-territorial application of notices under sections 26 and 40ZD of CA 1998 and sections 109(2) and (3) and 174(4) and (5) of EA 2002.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Orders and regulations under CA 1998 and EA 2002</heading><intro><ref href="#schedule-14">Schedule 14</ref> makes provision about the making of orders and regulations under—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Parts 3 (mergers) and 4 (market studies and market investigations) of EA 2002.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Meaning of “working day

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In Chapter 1 (duty to make references)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25 (extension of time limits)—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25 (extension of time limits)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after “20” insert <quotedTex

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after “20” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), in paragraph (b), after “10” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit section 32 (supplementary provision for the purposes of section 25);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in section 34ZA(3) (time limits for decisions about references) omit the definition of “working day”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in section 34ZB (extension of time limits) omit subsection (9);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>in section 34ZC (sections 34ZA and 34ZB: supplementary) omit subsection (9).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In Chapter 2 (public interest cases)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 54 (decision of Secretary of State in public interest cases)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 54 (decision of Secretary of State in public interest cases)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), after “30” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>omit subsection (8);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in section 56 (competition cases where intervention on public interest grounds ceases)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), in paragraph (b), after “20” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>omit subsection (5).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In Chapter 4 (enforcement), in section 73A (time limits for consideration of undertakings) omit subsection (12).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In Chapter 5 (sup

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in section 129(1) (other interpretative prov

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In Part 4 of EA 2002 (market studies and market investigations

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “20” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), after “20” insert <quotedText>“working”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>omit subsection (6);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In regulation 2(1) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (Merger P

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Enforcement of consumer prot

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Overview</heading><section eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#part-3">This Part</ref> co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#part-3">This Part</ref> confers enforcement powers, and makes provision about other remedies, in connecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#part-3">This Part</ref> confers enforcement powers, and makes provision about other remedies, in connection with infringements of consumer protection law.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><content><ref href="#part-3-chapter-2">Chapter 2</ref> provides for the kinds of infringements in respect of which enforcement powers conferred by <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confers powers on courts to make consumer protection orders,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confers powers on courts to make consumer protection orders, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provides for the acceptance of undertakings as an alternative to the making of such orders.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><content><ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">Chapter 4</ref> confers powers on the CMA in connection with certain kinds of infringements, including powers of the CMA to impose monetary penalties.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><content><ref href="#part-3-chapter-5">Chapter 5</ref> contains general provisions about monetary penalties imposed under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> or <ref href="#part-3-chap

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#part-3-chapter-6">Chapter 6</ref> amends Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 in relation to the giving of information notices.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><content><ref href="#part-3-chapter-7">Chapter 7</ref> contains miscellaneous provisions and <ref href="#part-3-chapter-8">Chapter 8</ref> contains interpretative provisions.</content></subs

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Relevant infringements</heading><section eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Relevant infringements</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Relevant infringements</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice is a relevant infringement for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice is a relevant infringement for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> or <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">4</ref> if it—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>harms the collective interests of consumers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>meets the UK connection condition (see <ref href="#section-149">section 149</ref>), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>meets the specified prohibition condition (see <ref href="#section-150">section 150</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-practice" eId="term-commercial-practice">commercial practice</term>” means an act or omi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of the definition of “commercial practice” in subsection <ref href="#section-148-2">(2)</ref> whether the act or omission takes place—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time of the promotion or supply in question, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>before or after that time.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of the definition of “trader” in subsection <ref href="#section-148-2">(2)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-4-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to paragraph (a) of that definition, whether P is acting personally or through another person acting in P’s name or on P’s behalf;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to paragraph (b) of that definition, whether or not the purposes relating to P’s business are the only or main purposes for which the person is acting.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to consumers include persons who may be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to consumers include persons who may become consumers in the future;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the collective interests of consumers are capable of being harmed by a single act or omission (as well as by repeated acts or omissions).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>The UK connection condition</heading><subsection eId="section-149-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice meets the UK connection condition for the purposes of <ref href="#section-148"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-149-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice meets the UK connection condition for the purposes of <ref href="#section-148">section 148</ref> if at least one of the following conditions is met—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-149-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader has a place of business in the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-149-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the trader carries on business in the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-149-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the commercial practice occurs in the carrying on of activities by the trader that are, by any means, directed to consumers in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-149-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-149-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-149-1-c">(c)</ref> whether the activities are carried on in the United Kingdom or

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-150"><num>150</num><heading>The specified prohibition condition</heading><subsection eId="section-150-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice meets the specified prohibition condition for the purposes of <ref hre

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-150-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A commercial practice meets the specified prohibition condition for the purposes of <ref href="#section-148">section 148</ref> as it applies for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in breach of an enactment listed in Part 1 of <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref> (to the extent specified), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in breach of an obligation or rule of law listed in <ref href="#schedule-15-part-2">Part 2</ref> of that Schedule.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-150-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A commercial practice meets the specified prohibition condition for the purposes of <ref href="#section-148">section 148</ref> as it applies for the purposes of Chapter 4 if it is in br

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-150-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In the Table listing enactments in Part 1 of <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-150-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first column l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first column lists the enactments;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the corresponding entry in the second column specifies the authorised enforcers in relation to the enactment for the purposes of <ref href="#section-153">section 153</ref>;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the third column provides information about transitional provision etc in relation to certain enactments.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-150-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In the Table listing obligations and rules of law in <ref href="#schedule-15-part-2">Part 2</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first column describes the obligations or rules of law;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-150-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the corresponding entry in the second column specifies the authorised enforcers in relation to the obligation or rule of law for the purposes of <ref href="#section-153">sect

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-3-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Consumer protection orders and undertakings</heading><hcontainer name="c

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-enforcers-for-purposes-of-chapter"><heading>Enforcers for purposes of Chapter</heading><secti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151"><num>151</num><heading>Enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-151-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each of the following is a public designated enforcer for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each of the following is a public designated enforcer for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-151-1-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>every local weights and measures authority in Great Britain;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Civil Aviation Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the Financial Conduct Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the Department of Health in Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content>the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content>an enforcement authority within the meaning of section 120(15) of the Communications Act 2003 (regulation of premium rate services);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content>the Information Commissioner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-l"><num>(l)</num><content>the Maritime and Coastguard Agency;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-m"><num>(m)</num><content>the Office of Communications;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-n"><num>(n)</num><content>the Office of Rail and Road;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-o"><num>(o)</num><content>the Office for the Traffic Commissioner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-p"><num>(p)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-1-q"><num>(q)</num><content>the Water Services Regulation Authority.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Consumers’ Association is a private designated enforcer for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#section-151-1">subsection (1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-151-2">(2)</ref> so as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add or remove a person as a public designated enforcer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>add or remove a person as a private designated enforcer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>vary the entry of a person as a public or private designated enforcer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The power under <ref href="#section-151-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-151-3-a">(a)</ref> to add a person as a public designated enforcer is exercisable only if the Secretar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The power under <ref href="#section-151-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-151-3-b">(b)</ref> to add a person as a private designated enforcer is exercisable only if the Secretary

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not a public body,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>satisfies the designation criteria in <ref href="#section-152">section 152</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-151-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>has, as one of their purposes, the protection of the collective interests of consumers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-151-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-151-3-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-151-3-c">(c)</ref> to remove a person as a public designate

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-151-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-152"><num>152</num><heading>Designation criteria</heading><subsection eId="section-152-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>These are the designation criteria in respect of a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-152-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>These are the designation criteria in respect of a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) for the purposes of <ref href="#section-151">section 151</ref><ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is constituted, managed and controlled in such a way as to be expected to act independently, impartially and with integrity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>P has established procedures to ensure that any potential conflicts of interest are properly dealt with;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>P has demonstrated experience, competence and expertise in promoting or protecting the collective interests of consumers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>P has demonstrated the ability to protect the interests of consumers by promoting high standards of integrity and fair dealing in the conduct of business in relation to consu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>P has the capability to investigate infringements and carry out enforcement procedures under <ref href="#part-3">this Chapter</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>P is ready and willing to follow best practice in enforcement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content>P is ready and willing to co-operate with other enforcers and relevant persons.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-152-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>P does not fail to meet the criteria in <ref href="#section-152-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-152-1-a">(a)</ref> by reason only of a connection with another person carrying o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the other person does not control P, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the profits of the other person’s business are used for the purposes of furthering the objectives of P.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-152-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-152-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-152-1-g">(g)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-152-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“relevant persons” are any persons responsible for the regulation of matters in respect of which acts or omissions may constitute a relevant infringement;</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-152-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>co-operation includes, in particular—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-152-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>sharing of information (so far as legally permitted), an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-152-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>sharing of information (so far as legally permitted), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-152-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>participating in arrangements to co-ordinate action under <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-applications-for-enforcement-orders-and-interim-enforcement-orders"><heading>Applications for

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153"><num>153</num><heading>Applications</heading><subsection eId="section-153-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An enforcer may (subject to <ref href="#section-153-2">subsection (2)</ref>) apply to the appropriate court for an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An enforcer may (subject to <ref href="#section-153-2">subsection (2)</ref>) apply to the appropriate court for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order if the enforcer consid

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes a relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An enforcer may make an application in respect of a relevant infringement only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-153-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a commerc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a commercial practice in breach of an enactment listed in the first column of the Table in <ref href="#schedule-15-part-1">Part 1</ref> of <ref href="#schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a commercial practice in breach of an obligation or rule of law listed in the first column of the Table in <ref href="#schedule-15-part-2">Part 2</ref> of <ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An application for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-153-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be made in respect of the per

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be made in respect of the person the enforcer considers falls within <ref href="#section-153-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-153-1-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-153-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>must (where known) name the respondent.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An application by a public designated enforcer for an enforcement order may, subject to subsection (5), include an application for the respondent to pay a monetary penalty.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-153-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In the case of a respondent within subsection (1)(a), an application under subsection (4) may be made only in respect of a commercial practice that the enforcer considers a person has e

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154"><num>154</num><heading>CMA directions to other enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-154-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-154">This section</ref> applies where it appears to the CMA that another

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-154">This section</ref> applies where it appears to the CMA that another enforcer intends to make an application for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may direct that an application for such an order in respect of a particular relevant infringement—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be made only by such other enforcer as may be specified in the direction, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is not to be made by any enforcer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A direction under <ref href="#section-154-2">subsection (2)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>does not prevent the acceptance of an un

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>does not prevent the acceptance of an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref> by the CMA or another enforcer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>does not prevent the CMA from taking such other steps as it considers appropriate for the purpose of securing that the infringement is not committed, continued or repeated.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A direction under <ref href="#section-154-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-154-2-c">(c)</ref> may be made—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-4-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>only in respect of an infringement that is a relevant infringement for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">Chapter 4</ref> (in addition to being a relevant infringe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-154-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>only if the CMA is conducting, or proposes to conduct, an investigation under <ref href="#section-180">section 180</ref> in relation to that infringement.</content></leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A direction under <ref href="#section-154">this section</ref> may be varied or withdrawn.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-154-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA must take such steps as it considers appropriate to bring a direction (or its variation or withdrawal) to the attention of enforcers likely to be affected by it.</content></

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155"><num>155</num><heading>Consultation</heading><subsection eId="section-155-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Before making an application for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order, an enforcer must (subject

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Before making an application for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order, an enforcer must (subject to subsection (5)) engage in appropriate consultation with the person in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Consultation is “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-consultation" eId="term-appropriate-consultation">appropriate consultation</term>” for the purposes of <ref href="#section-155-1">subsec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>achieving the cessation of a relevant infringement (in a case where the infringement is occurring) and ensuring it does not recur;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>ensuring there is no repetition of a relevant infringement in a case where the infringement has occurred;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>ensuring that a relevant infringement does not take place in a case where the infringement has yet to occur;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>ensuring, in the case of consultation carried out by a public designated enforcer, that the respondent is aware that an application for an enforcement order may include an ap

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Engagement under <ref href="#section-155-1">subsection (1)</ref> must be initiated by the giving of a consultation request to the respondent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A consultation request must be given by notice in writing.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The requirement to consult under <ref href="#section-155">this section</ref> does not apply if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-155-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA considers that an application for the order in question should be made without delay, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is not reasonably practicable for the enforcer to ascertain the identity and whereabouts of the respondent.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The requirement to consult under <ref href="#section-155">this section</ref> ceases to apply—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-155-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an application for an enforcement order, at the end of the applicable period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an application for an interim enforcement order, at the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day after the respondent receives a consultation request

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-155-6">subsection (6)</ref><ref href="#section-155-6-a">(a)</ref> the “<term refersTo="#term-applicable-period" eId="term-applicable-period">applicable period</term

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where the respondent is a member of, or is represented by, an approved representative body, the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the respondent receiv

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any other case, the period of 14 days beginning with the day after the respondent receives a consultation request.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-155-7">subsection (7)</ref><ref href="#section-155-7-a">(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-approved-representative-body" eId="term-approved-representative-body">appro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a public designated enforcer,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a body which represents a public designated enforcer,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a group of public designated enforcers, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-155-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a community interest company whose objects include the approval of consumer codes.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-155-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-155-8">subsection (8)</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-consumer-code" eId="term-consumer-code">consumer code</term>”

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-powers-of-court-on-application-under-section-153"><heading>Powers of court on application und

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156"><num>156</num><heading>Enforcement orders and undertakings</heading><subsection eId="section-156-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-156">This section</ref> applies if, on an application under <ref href="#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-156">This section</ref> applies if, on an application under <ref href="#section-153">section 153</ref> for an enforcement order, the court finds that the person in res

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes a relevant infringement (“the infringing practice”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an accessory to the infringing practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The court may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make an enforcement order against the respondent, or</content></level><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make an enforcement order against the respondent, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>accept an undertaking from the respondent given under <ref href="#section-156-5">subsection (5)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In considering whether to make an enforcement order the court must have regard to whether the respondent—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has given an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref> or <ref href="#section-185">185</ref> in respect of the infringing practice, and</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, whether the respondent has failed to comply with the undertaking.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An enforcement order is an order that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>indicates the nature of the infringing practice, and</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>indicates the nature of the infringing practice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>directs the respondent to comply with <ref href="#section-156-6">subsection (6)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The respondent gives an undertaking under <ref href="#section-156-5">this subsection</ref> by undertaking—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to comply with <ref href="#section-156-6">subsection (6)</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to take steps which the court believes will secure that the respondent complies with <ref href="#section-156-6">subsection (6)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The respondent complies with <ref href="#section-156-6">this subsection</ref> by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a responde

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-156-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-156-1-a">(a)</ref>, not continuing or repeating the infringing practice

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-156-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-156-1-b">(b)</ref>, not consenting to or conniving in the infringing pra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not engaging in the infringing practice in the course of the respondent’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not consenting to or conniving in the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the respondent has a special relationship (see se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>See also—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-157">section 157</ref> about the inclusion of enhanced consumer measures in a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-157">section 157</ref> about the inclusion of enhanced consumer measures in an enforcement order or undertaking;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-158">section 158</ref> about the inclusion of a requirement to pay a monetary penalty in an enforcement order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>An enforcement order may require the respondent to publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the order;</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the order;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a corrective statement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>An undertaking under <ref href="#section-156-5">subsection (5)</ref> may include a further undertaking by the respondent to publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-9-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the terms of the undertaking;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a corrective statement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Publication under <ref href="#section-156-8">subsection (8)</ref> or <ref href="#section-156-9">(9)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be made in such form and manner, and to such extent, as the court considers appropriate for the purpose of eliminating any continuing effects of the conduct in respect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is not an enhanced consumer measure for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-156-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>Where the court has accepted from the respondent an undertaking under subsection <ref href="#section-156-5">(5)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-156-11-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the court may accept from the respondent any variation of the undertaking that the court considers appropriate for meeting the purposes for which the undertaking was given;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-156-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court may release the respondent from the undertaking (whether on its own initiative or at the respondent’s request) if the court considers that the undertaking is no lo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157"><num>157</num><heading>Enforcement orders and undertakings: enhanced consumer measures</heading><subsection eId="section-157-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An enforcement order or undertaking may include a requirement

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An enforcement order or undertaking may include a requirement to take such enhanced consumer measures as the court considers just and reasonable.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For this purpose, the court must in particular consider whether any proposed enhanced consumer measures are proportionate having regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the likely benefit of the measures to consumers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the costs likely to be incurred by the respondent, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the likely cost to consumers of obtaining the benefit of the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The costs referred to in <ref href="#section-157-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-157-2-b">(b)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-3-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cost of the measures, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasonable administrative costs associated with taking the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the respondent is required under an enforcement order or an undertaking to take enhanced consumer measures, the order or undertaking may include requirements for the respondent to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><ref href="#section-157-6">Subsection (6)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order or undertaking includes en

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order or undertaking includes enhanced consumer measures offering compensation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-157-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a settlement agreement is entered into in connection with the payment of compensation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A waiver of a person’s rights in the settlement agreement is not valid if it is a waiver of the right to bring civil proceedings in respect of conduct other than conduct which has given

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-7"><num>(7)</num><content><ref href="#section-157">This section</ref> is subject to <ref href="#section-177">section 177</ref> (private designated enforcers).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-157">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” means an undertaking given under section <ref href="#sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-157-9"><num>(9)</num><content>References in <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> to “enhanced consumer measures” are to be read in accordance with <ref href="#section-221">section 221</ref>.</content></subsection

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158"><num>158</num><heading>Enforcement orders: requirement to pay monetary penalty</heading><subsection eId="section-158-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-158">This section</ref> applies where the court ma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-158">This section</ref> applies where the court makes an enforcement order against the respondent on an application made by a public designated enforcer.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The order may, subject to <ref href="#section-158-3">subsection (3)</ref>, include a requirement for the respondent to pay a monetary penalty.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-156">section 156</ref><ref href="#section-156-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-156-1-a">(a)</ref>, a requirement to pay a monetary

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the order includes a requirement under <ref href="#section-158-2">subsection (2)</ref>, the order, or a notice accompanying service of the order, must set out the monetary penalty

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The amount of a monetary penalty must be a fixed amount not exceeding £300,000 or, if higher, 10% of the total value of the turnover (if any) of the respondent.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A monetary penalty may not be imposed on the respondent by virtue of <ref href="#section-158">this section</ref> in respect of any conduct that constitutes an offence if the respondent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The respondent does not commit an offence in relation to any conduct in respect of which a monetary penalty is imposed on the respondent by virtue of this section.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In addition to any right of appeal on a point of law, a person liable to pay a monetary penalty by virtue of <ref href="#section-158">this section</ref> may appeal in respect of—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-158-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the decision to impose the penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-158-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature or amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-158-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In the application of <ref href="#section-158-4">subsection (4)</ref> to Scotland, “<term refersTo="#term-service-of-the-order" eId="term-service-of-the-order">service of the order</ter

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159"><num>159</num><heading>Interim enforcement orders and undertakings</heading><subsection eId="section-159-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-159">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="par

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-159">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>it is alleged in an application under <ref href="#sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>it is alleged in an application under <ref href="#section-153">section 153</ref> for an interim enforcement order that a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="ter

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-159-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes a relevant infringement (“the infringing practice”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-159-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is an accessory to the infringing practice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it appears to the court that if the application had been an application for an enforcement order it would be likely to be granted, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the court considers it is expedient that the infringing practice is prohibited or prevented immediately.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The court may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make an interim enforcement order against the respondent, or</content></level><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make an interim enforcement order against the respondent, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>accept an undertaking from the respondent to comply with <ref href="#section-159-5">subsection (5)</ref> or to take steps which the court believes will secure such compliance

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If no notice of the application has been given to the respondent, the court may proceed under <ref href="#section-159-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-159-2-a">(a)</ref> only

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An interim enforcement order is an order that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>indicates the nature of the infringing practice, and</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>indicates the nature of the infringing practice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>directs the respondent to comply with <ref href="#section-159-5">subsection (5)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The respondent complies with <ref href="#section-159-5">this subsection</ref> by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a responde

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-159-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-159-1-a">(a)</ref><ref href="#section-159-1-a-i">(i)</ref>, not continui

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-159-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-159-1-a">(a)</ref><ref href="#section-159-1-a-ii">(ii)</ref>, not consen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not engaging in the infringing practice in the course of the respondent’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not consenting to or conniving in the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the respondent has a special relationship (see se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An application for an interim enforcement order in respect of alleged conduct of the respondent may not be made at any time after—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-6-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an application for an enforcement order against the respondent in respect of that conduct is determined, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a final infringement notice in respect of that conduct has been given to the respondent (see <ref href="#section-182">section 182</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>An application for an interim enforcement order must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>include all information known to the applicant that i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>include all information known to the applicant that is material to the question of whether or not the application is granted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if made without notice, state why no notice has been given.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The court may vary or discharge an interim enforcement order on the application of the applicant or the respondent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-159-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>An interim enforcement order made in respect of conduct of the respondent is discharged—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the determinati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the determination of an application for an enforcement order made against the respondent in respect of that conduct, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-159-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on the giving of a final infringement notice to the respondent in respect of that conduct.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-online-interface-orders-and-interim-online-interface-orders"><heading>Online interface orders

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160"><num>160</num><heading>Applications</heading><subsection eId="section-160-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A public designated enforcer may apply to the appropriate court for an online interface order, or an interim onli

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A public designated enforcer may apply to the appropriate court for an online interface order, or an interim online interface order, if the enforcer considers that a person has engaged,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An application for an online interface order, or an interim online interface order, may be made in respect of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-160-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person that the enforcer considers has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice that constitutes a relevant infringement, or</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other person (subject to <ref href="#section-160-3">subsection (3)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An application under <ref href="#section-160-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-160-2-b">(b)</ref> in respect of a person who is outside the United Kingdom may be made only if the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is a United Kingdom national,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an individual who is habitually resident in the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is a firm established in the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>carries on business in the United Kingdom or by any means directs activities in the course of carrying on a business to consumers in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-160-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-160-3-c">(c)</ref>, a firm is “established in the United Kingdom” if—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is incorporated or formed under the law of a part of the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-160-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is administered under arrangements governed by the law of a part of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-154">154</ref> (CMA directions to other enforcers) applies where it appears to the CMA that another public designated enforcer intends to make an application

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-160-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#section-160">this section</ref> or in <ref href="#section-161">section 161</ref> or <ref href="#section-162">162</ref> limits other powers under <ref href="#part-

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161"><num>161</num><heading>Online interface orders</heading><subsection eId="section-161-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court may make an online interface order on an application under <ref href="#section-160">section 16

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court may make an online interface order on an application under <ref href="#section-160">section 160</ref> if the court finds that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice that constitutes a relevant infringement,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>there are no other available means under this Chapter of bringing about the cessation or prohibition of the infringement which, by themselves, would be wholly effective, and<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>it is necessary to make the order to avoid the risk of serious harm to the collective interests of consumers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An online interface order is an order that directs the person against whom it is made to do, or to co-operate with another person so that person can do, one or more of the following—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remove content from, or modify content on, an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>disable or restrict access to an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>display a warning to consumers accessing an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>delete a fully qualified domain name and take any steps necessary to facilitate the registration of that domain name by the public designated enforcer that applied for the or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where an online interface order is made, the public designated enforcer that applied for the order may publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-3-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where known, the identity of the person who has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes the relevant infringement.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Publication under <ref href="#section-161-3">subsection (3)</ref> is to be made in such form and manner as the enforcer considers appropriate for the purpose of eliminating any continui

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-161-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-161-2">subsection (2)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-online-interface" eId="term-online-interface">online interface</term>” means any software, including a website, p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is operated by a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) acting for purposes relating to P’s business or by a person acting in the name of, or on behalf of,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-161-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is operated for or in connection with the purposes of giving access to, or promoting, goods, services or digital content that P or another person supplies.</content></lev

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162"><num>162</num><heading>Interim online interface orders</heading><subsection eId="section-162-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court may make an interim online interface order against a person (“<term refersTo="#term-th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court may make an interim online interface order against a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) on an application under <re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is alleged that there has been or is likely to be a relevant infringement,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it appears to the court that if the application had been an application for an online interface order it would be likely to be granted, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the court considers it expedient to bring about the cessation or prohibition of the infringement immediately.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If no notice of the application has been given to the respondent—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the application must state why no notice

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the application must state why no notice has been given, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court may make the order only if it considers it appropriate for the order to be made without notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An interim online interface order is an order that directs the respondent to do, or to co-operate with another person so that person can do, one or more of the following—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remove content from, or modify content on, an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>disable or restrict access to an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>display a warning to consumers accessing an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>delete a fully qualified domain name and take any steps necessary to facilitate the registration of that domain name by the public designated enforcer that applied for the or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An application for an interim online interface order against the respondent may not be made at any time after—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an application for an online interface order against the respondent in respect of the same relevant infringement is determined, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an online interface notice in respect of the same relevant infringement has been given to the respondent (see <ref href="#section-184">section 184</ref>).</content></leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-5"><num>(5)</num><content>An application for an interim online interface order must include all information known to the public designated enforcer making the application that is material to the question of whet

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The court may vary or discharge an interim online interface order on the application of the enforcer that applied for the order or the respondent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-162-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>An interim online interface order against the respondent is discharged on the determination of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an applicat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an application for an online interface order made against the respondent in respect of the same relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-162-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an online interface notice in respect of the same relevant infringement has been given to the respondent.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-undertakings-and-further-proceedings"><heading>Undertakings and further proceedings</heading>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163"><num>163</num><heading>Acceptance of undertakings by enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-163-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-163">This section</ref> applies where an enforcer could make an appl

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-163">This section</ref> applies where an enforcer could make an application under <ref href="#section-153">section 153</ref> for an enforcement order, or an interim en

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes a relevant infringement (“the infringing practice”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an accessory to the infringing practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The enforcer may accept an undertaking from the respondent to do one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-163-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-163-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-163-1-a">(a)</ref>, not to continue or repeat the infringing practice (w

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-163-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-163-1-b">(b)</ref>, not to consent to or connive in the infringing pract

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not to engage in the infringing practice in the course of the respondent’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not to consent to or connive in the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the respondent has a special relationship (see sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-3"><num>(3)</num><content>See also <ref href="#section-164">section 164</ref> about the inclusion of enhanced consumer measures in an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">this section</ref>.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the enforcer accepts an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163-2">subsection (2)</ref> the enforcer may publish the undertaking or accept a further undertaking from the respond

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Publication under <ref href="#section-163-4">subsection (4)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-163-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be made in such form and manner, an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be made in such form and manner, and to such an extent, as the enforcer considers appropriate for the purpose of eliminating any continuing effects of the infringing pra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is not an enhanced consumer measure for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where an enforcer has accepted from the respondent an undertaking under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-163-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the enforcer may acce

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the enforcer may accept from the respondent any such variation of the undertaking that the enforcer considers appropriate for meeting the purposes for which the undertaking w

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the enforcer may release the respondent from the undertaking (whether on its own initiative or at the respondent’s request) if the enforcer considers that the undertaking is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Each enforcer must keep a record of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-163-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>undertakings it has accepted under this section, and</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>undertakings it has accepted under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-163-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>reviews it has carried out into the effectiveness of such undertakings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-163-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In determining for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-163-1">(1)</ref> whether an enforcer could make an application under <ref href="#section-153">section 153</ref>, sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164"><num>164</num><heading>Undertakings under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref>: enhanced consumer measures</heading><subsection eId="section-164-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking under <ref href="#sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref><ref href="#section-163-2">(2)</ref> may include a requirement to take such enhanced consumer measures as the enforcer acc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For this purpose, the enforcer must in particular consider whether any proposed enhanced consumer measures are proportionate having regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the likely benefit of the measures to consumers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the costs likely to be incurred by the respondent, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the likely cost to consumers of obtaining the benefit of the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The costs referred to in <ref href="#section-164-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-164-2-b">(b)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-3-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cost of the measures, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasonable administrative costs associated with taking the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the respondent is required by an undertaking to take enhanced consumer measures, the undertaking may include requirements for the respondent to provide information or documents to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><ref href="#section-164-6">Subsection (6)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref><ref href="#section-163-2">(2)</ref> includes enhanced consumer measures offering compensation, and</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-164-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a settlement agreement is entered into in connection with the payment of compensation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A waiver of a person’s rights in the settlement agreement is not valid if it is a waiver of the right to bring civil proceedings in respect of conduct other than conduct which has given

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-164-7"><num>(7)</num><content><ref href="#section-164">This section</ref> is subject to <ref href="#section-177">section 177</ref> (private designated enforcers).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165"><num>165</num><heading>Undertakings under section <ref href="#section-163">163</ref>: procedural requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-165-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-187">This section</re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-187">This section</ref> applies where an enforcer proposes to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accept a material variat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accept a material variation of an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>release the respondent from any such undertaking,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before taking the proposed action mentioned in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref> the enforcer must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-2-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give notice to the respondent under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any representations made in accordance with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">this subsection</ref> must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that the enforcer is p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that the enforcer is proposing to act as mentioned in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasons for doing so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-165-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the means by which, and the time by which, representations may be made in relation to the proposed action.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If after considering any representations made in accordance with a notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref> an enforcer decides to take an action mentioned in <ref h

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-165-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The reference in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-187-1-a">(a)</ref> to a material variation is a reference to any variation that the enforcer consider

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166"><num>166</num><heading>Consumer protection orders or undertakings to court: further proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-166-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-166">This section</ref> applies if

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-166">This section</ref> applies if the court—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>makes a consumer protection order against

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>makes a consumer protection order against a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) on an application made by an enfo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>accepts an undertaking from the respondent under <ref href="#section-156">section 156</ref> or <ref href="#section-159">159</ref> on the making of the original application.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>References in this Part to a “consumer protection order” are references to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order,</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an interim enforcement order,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an online interface order, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>an interim online interface order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An application may (subject to <ref href="#section-166-7">subsection (7)</ref>) be made to the same court to which the original application was made in respect of a failure to comply with

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the enforcer that made the original application, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by any other enforcer other than a private designated enforcer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An application to the court in respect of a failure to comply with an undertaking may include an application for a consumer protection order of any kind that the enforcer concerned is a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If on an application under <ref href="#section-166">this section</ref> the court finds that an undertaking is not being complied with, the court may do either or both of the following—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a consumer protection order (instead of making any other order it has power to make);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make an order requiring the respondent to pay a monetary penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where an application is made under <ref href="#section-166-4">subsection (4)</ref> for a consumer protection order—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-6-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections <ref href="#section-154">154</ref> and <ref href="#section-160">160</ref><ref href="#section-160-5">(5)</ref> (directions by CMA) and section <ref href="#section-155

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the application may be made only in respect of a commercial practice that the enforcer considers a person has engaged or is engaging in (and not in respect of a practice that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a power of the court to accept an undertaking instead of making a consumer protection order does not apply,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-7"><num>(7)</num><content>An application may not be made under <ref href="#section-166-3">subsection (3)</ref> in the case of a failure to comply with an order or undertaking which consists only of a failure to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In addition to any right of appeal on a point of law, a person liable to pay a penalty by virtue of an order under subsection <ref href="#section-166-5">(5)</ref><ref href="#section-166-5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the decision to impose the penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature or amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-166-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In connection with orders under <ref href="#section-166-5">subsection (5)</ref><ref href="#section-166-5-b">(b)</ref>, see further—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-9-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-168">section 168</ref>, which provides for the amount of penalties, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-166-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-203">section 203</ref>, which provides for information to accompany such orders.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167"><num>167</num><heading>Undertakings to public designated enforcers: further proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-167-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-167">This section</ref> applies where a p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-167">This section</ref> applies where a public designated enforcer accepts an undertaking from a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respond

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The enforcer may apply to the court in respect of a failure to comply with the undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An application under <ref href="#section-167-2">subsection (2)</ref> may include an application for a consumer protection order of any kind that the enforcer concerned is authorised und

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>If the court finds that the undertaking is not being complied with, the court may do either or both of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-4-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a consumer protection order (instead of making any other order it has power to make);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make an order requiring the respondent to pay a monetary penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A requirement under <ref href="#section-167-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-167-4-b">(b)</ref> to pay a monetary penalty may be imposed only if the court is satisfied that th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where an application is made under <ref href="#section-167-2">subsection (2)</ref> for a consumer protection order—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-6-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections <ref href="#section-154">154</ref> and <ref href="#section-160">160</ref><ref href="#section-160-5">(5)</ref> (directions by CMA) and section <ref href="#section-155

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the application may be made only in respect of a commercial practice that the enforcer considers a person has engaged or is engaging in (and not in respect of a practice that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a power of the court to accept an undertaking instead of making a consumer protection order does not apply,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-7"><num>(7)</num><content>An application may not be made under <ref href="#section-167-2">subsection (2)</ref> in the case of a failure to comply with an undertaking which consists only of a failure to provide i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In addition to any right of appeal on a point of law, a person liable to pay a penalty by virtue of an order under subsection (4)(b) may appeal in respect of—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the decision to impose the penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature or amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-167-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In connection with orders under <ref href="#section-167-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-167-4-b">(b)</ref>, see further—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-9-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-168">section 168</ref>, which provides for the amount of penalties, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-167-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-203">section 203</ref>, which provides for information to accompany such orders.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-168"><num>168</num><heading>Monetary penalties under <ref href="#section-166">sections 166</ref> and <ref href="#section-167">167</ref>: amount</heading><subsection eId="section-168-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-168-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-168">This section</ref> applies in relation to a monetary penalty imposed on a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the responden

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-168-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of the penalty must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-168-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-168-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The penalty must not exceed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-168-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the turnover (if any) of the respondent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day £15,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the daily turnover (if any) of the respondent;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, such fixed amount and such amount per day.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-168-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-168-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before notice of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before notice of the application under <ref href="#section-166">section 166</ref><ref href="#section-166-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-168-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the court determines an earlier date, the amount payable ceases to accumulate on the day on which the requirements of the undertaking that the respondent has failed to

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-notification-of-cma"><heading>Notification of CMA</heading><section eId="section-169"><num>16

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169"><num>169</num><heading>Notification requirements: applications</heading><subsection eId="section-169-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-169">This section</ref> applies to an enforcer that is not the CMA

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-169">This section</ref> applies to an enforcer that is not the CMA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before making an application for a consumer protection order the enforcer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must by notice inform the CMA of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must by notice inform the CMA of its intention to do so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may only proceed to make the application after expiry of the minimum period or, if sooner, after the CMA has by notice informed the enforcer that it consents to the making of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The “minimum period” is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an enforcement order or an online interface order, 14 days beginnin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an enforcement order or an online interface order, 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under <ref href="#section-169-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an interim enforcement order or an interim online interface order, 7 days beginning with the day on which the notice under <ref href="#section-169-2">subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where an enforcer proceeds to make an application for a consumer protection order, the enforcer must by notice inform the CMA of the result of the application.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><ref href="#section-169-6">Subsection (6)</ref> applies where the enforcer makes an application under <ref href="#section-166">section 166</ref> in respect of a failure to comply with—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a consumer protection order, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-169-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an undertaking given under <ref href="#section-156">section 156</ref> or <ref href="#section-159">159</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-169-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The enforcer must by notice inform the CMA of the making of the application and of any order made by the court on the application.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-170"><num>170</num><heading>Notification requirements: undertakings</heading><subsection eId="section-170-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-170">This section</ref> applies to an enforcer that is not the CMA

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-170-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-170">This section</ref> applies to an enforcer that is not the CMA which accepts an undertaking under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref>.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-170-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The enforcer must by notice inform the CMA of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-170-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the terms of the undertaking, and</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-170-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the terms of the undertaking, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-170-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the identity of the person who gave it.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171"><num>171</num><heading>Notification requirements: proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-171-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-171">This section</ref> applies where a local weights and measures

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-171">This section</ref> applies where a local weights and measures authority in England and Wales intends to start proceedings for an offence under an enactment list

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before starting the proceedings the authority—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-171-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must by notice inform the CMA of its intention to do so, and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-171-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must by notice inform the CMA of its intention to do so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-171-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may only start the proceedings on or after the relevant day.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The “relevant day” is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-171-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the day on which the CMA notifies the authority that the CMA has received the author

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-171-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the day on which the CMA notifies the authority that the CMA has received the authority’s notice given under <ref href="#section-171-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-171-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if sooner, the day beginning 14 days after the day on which that notice was given.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the authority starts the proceedings, the authority must by notice inform the CMA of outcome of the proceedings.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-171-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A failure of an authority to comply with a requirement under this section does not invalidate any proceedings started by the authority.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-172"><num>172</num><heading>Notification requirements: convictions and judgments</heading><subsection eId="section-172-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-172">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-172-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-172">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-172-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is convicted of an offence by or before

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-172-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is convicted of an offence by or before a court in the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-172-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a judgment is given against a person by a court in civil proceedings in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-172-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The court may make arrangements to bring the conviction or judgment to the attention of the CMA if it appears to the court—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-172-2-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-172-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>having regard to the functions of the CMA under this Chapter or Chapter 4, that it is expedient for the conviction or judgment to be brought to the attention of the CMA, and<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-172-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>without such arrangements the conviction or judgment may not be brought to the attention of the CMA.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-172-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-172-2">subsection (2)</ref> it is immaterial whether the proceedings have been finally disposed of by the court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-172-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Judgment includes an order or decree (and references to the giving of a judgment are to be construed accordingly).</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-jurisdiction-etc"><heading>Jurisdiction etc</hea

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173"><num>173</num><heading>Appropriate court</heading><subsection eId="section-173-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of determining the appropriate court in relation to an application for

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of determining the appropriate court in relation to an application for, or the making of, a consumer protection order against a person (“<term refe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If the respondent has a place of business in, or carries on business in, a part of the United Kingdom, the appropriate court is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-173-2-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the High Court or the county court in England and Wales, if the respondent carries on business in England and Wales or has a place of business in England and Wales;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the High Court or a county court in Northern Ireland, if the respondent carries on business in Northern Ireland or has a place of business in Northern Ireland;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Court of Session or the sheriff, if the respondent carries on business in Scotland or has a place of business in Scotland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If the respondent does not have a place of business in, and does not carry on business in, any part of the United Kingdom, the appropriate court is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the High Court or the county court in England and Wales, if a relevant consumer is domiciled in England or Wales;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the High Court or a county court in Northern Ireland, if a relevant consumer is domiciled in Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Court of Session or the sheriff, if a relevant consumer is domiciled in Scotland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>References in subsection (3) to a “relevant consumer” are to any consumer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-173-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to or for whom goods, services o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to or for whom goods, services or digital content are supplied in connection with which the relevant infringement has, or is alleged to have, taken place,</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to whom activities are directed the carrying out of which constitutes, or is alleged to constitute, the relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-173-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>from whom goods are received in connection with which the relevant infringement has, or is alleged to have, taken place.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-173-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Section 41 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 applies for the purposes of determining the part of the United Kingdom in which a relevant consumer is domiciled.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-174"><num>174</num><heading>Effect of orders in other parts of the United Kingdom</heading><content>A consum

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-175"><num>175</num><heading>Evidence</heading><subsection eId="section-175-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Proceedings under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref> are civil proceedings for the purposes of—</intr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-175-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Proceedings under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref> are civil proceedings for the purposes of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 11 of the Civil Evidence Act 1968 (convictions admissible as evidence in civil proceedings);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 10 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 (corresponding provision in Scotland);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 7 of the Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) <ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1971/36">1971 (c.36 (N.I.))</ref> (corresponding provisio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-175-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In proceedings under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref> any finding by a court in civil proceedings that a person has engaged in infringing conduct—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is admissible as evidence that the conduct has occurred;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the contrary is proved, is sufficient evidence that the conduct has occurred.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-175-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>But <ref href="#section-175-2">subsection (2)</ref> does not apply to any finding—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>which has been reversed

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>which has been reversed on appeal;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>which has been varied on appeal so as to negate it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-175-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (2), a person engages in “infringing conduct” if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person has engaged in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person has engaged in a commercial practice that constitutes a relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-175-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-3-crossheading-miscellaneous"><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-176"><num>176</num><head

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176"><num>176</num><heading>Interconnected bodies corporate</heading><subsection eId="section-176-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-176">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-176">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-176-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a court makes a consumer protection order against a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a court makes a consumer protection order against a body corporate (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”), and</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the interconnection condition applies in relation to the respondent.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The interconnection condition applies in relation to the respondent if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-176-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time the order is made the r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time the order is made the respondent is a member of a group of interconnected bodies corporate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at any time when the order is in force the respondent becomes a member of a group of interconnected bodies corporate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>at any time when the order is in force a group of interconnected bodies corporate of which the respondent is a member is increased by the addition of one or more further memb

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The order may include provision for the requirements (or any particular requirements) imposed by the order to be binding upon all other members of the group (in addition to the responde

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Provision may be included in an order under <ref href="#section-176-3">subsection (3)</ref> only if the court considers it just, reasonable and proportionate to include that provision.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A group of interconnected bodies corporate is a group consisting of two or more bodies corporate all of whom are interconnected with each other.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Any two bodies corporate are interconnected—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-176-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if one of them is a subsidiary of the other, or</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if one of them is a subsidiary of the other, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-176-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if both of them are subsidiaries of the same body corporate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-176-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Where an order includes provision under <ref href="#section-176-3">subsection (3)</ref>, a copy of the order must be given to any other member of the respondent’s group in relation to w

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177"><num>177</num><heading>Enhanced consumer measures: private designated enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-177-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-177">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-177">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order is made on the application

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement order is made on the application of a private designated enforcer,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an undertaking is given under <ref href="#section-156">section 156</ref> on an application for an enforcement order made by a private designated enforcer, or</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an undertaking is given under <ref href="#section-163">section 163</ref> to a private designated enforcer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The enforcement order or undertaking may include a requirement for the taking of any enhanced consumer measures only if both of the following conditions are met.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The first condition is that the private designated enforcer is specified for the purposes of <ref href="#section-177">this section</ref> in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The second condition is that the enhanced consumer measures do not directly benefit the private designated enforcer or an associated undertaking.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Enhanced consumer measures directly benefiting an enforcer or an associated undertaking include (for example) measures which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-a"><num>(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>require a person to pay money to the enforcer or an associated undertaking;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>require a person to participate in a scheme, administered by the enforcer or associated undertaking, that is designed to recommend persons supplying goods, services or digita

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>would give the enforcer or associated undertaking a commercial advantage over any of its competitors.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An enforcer may be specified in regulations under <ref href="#section-177-3">subsection (3)</ref> only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the functions of the enforcer under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">this Chapter</ref> have been specified under section 24 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the Secretary of State is satisfied that to do so is likely to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-177-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>improve the availability to co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-177-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>improve the availability to consumers of redress for relevant infringements,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-177-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>improve the availability to consumers of information which enables them to choose more effectively between persons supplying goods, services or digital content, or</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-177-6-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>improve compliance with consumer law.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><ref href="#section-177-8">Subsection (8)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcer exercises a function in relation to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcer exercises a function in relation to a person by virtue of <ref href="#section-177">this section</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the function is a relevant function for the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (co-ordination of regulatory enforcement), and</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-7-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>a primary authority (within the meaning of that Part) has given advice or guidance under section 24A(1) or (2) of that Act—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-177-7-c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-177-7-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to that person in relation to the function, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-177-7-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to other local authorities (within the meaning of that Part) with that function as to how they should exercise it in relation to that person.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The enforcer must have regard to the advice or guidance in exercising the function in relation to that person.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-177-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-177">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-associated-undertaking" eId="term-associated-undertaking">associated undertaking</term>”, in relation to a private

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a parent undertaking or subsidiary undertaking of the enforcer, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-177-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a subsidiary undertaking of a parent undertaking of the enforcer,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-178"><num>178</num><heading>Substantiation of claims</heading><subsection eId="section-178-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-178">This section</ref> applies where an application for a consumer protection or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-178-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-178">This section</ref> applies where an application for a consumer protection order is made to a court in respect of a relevant infringement involving a contraventi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-178-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The court may, for the purpose of considering the application, require a respondent to provide evidence as to the accuracy of any factual claim made as part of a commercial practice of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-178-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The court may find that a factual claim of a respondent is inaccurate if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-178-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the respondent fails to provide e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-178-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the respondent fails to provide evidence of the accuracy of the claim in response to a requirement imposed under <ref href="#section-178-2">subsection (2)</ref>, or</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-178-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court considers that any such evidence that is provided is inadequate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-178-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-178">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-respondent" eId="term-respondent">respondent</term>”, in relation to an application for a consumer protection order,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-178-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the application is for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order, the person against whom the order is sought;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-178-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the application is for an online interface order or an interim online interface order, the person against whom the order is sought or another person who is a party to t

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-179"><num>179</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-179-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to <ref href="#section-179-2">subsection (2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-179-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to <ref href="#section-179-2">subsection (2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-179-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Crown is not liable for any monetary penalty imposed by virtue of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-3-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Direct enforcement powers of CMA</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-cro

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-investigations"><heading>Investigations</heading><section eId="section-180"><num>180</num><he

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-180"><num>180</num><heading>Power of CMA to investigate suspected infringements</heading><subsection eId="section-180-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-180">This section</ref> applies where the CMA has reason

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-180-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-180">This section</ref> applies where the CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-180-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice that constitutes a relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-180-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may conduct an investigation into the matter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-180-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where the CMA conducts an investigation, it may publish a notice which (among other things) may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-180-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state its

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state its decision to conduct the investigation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>summarise the matter under investigation (including the industry sectors affected),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>identify, so far as possible, the persons under investigation (including whether they are suspected of falling within <ref href="#section-180-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-180-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>indicate the timetable for the conduct of the investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-180-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If after giving a notice under <ref href="#section-180-3">subsection (3)</ref> the CMA decides to close an investigation, the CMA must publish a notice confirming that the investigation

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-infringement-notices-and-penalties"><heading>Infringement notices and penalties</heading><sec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181"><num>181</num><heading>Provisional infringement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-181-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-181">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-181">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has started an investigation under <ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has started an investigation under <ref href="#section-180">section 180</ref> that is continuing, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the condition in <ref href="#section-181-2">subsection (2)</ref> is met in respect of any person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respond

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The condition in <ref href="#section-181-2">this subsection</ref> is met in respect of the respondent if the CMA has reasonable grounds to believe that—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the respondent has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice constituting a relevant infringement (“the infringing practice”), or</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the respondent is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-181">this section</ref> (a “provisional infringement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A provisional infringement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts or omissions giving rise to the CMA’s belief that the condition in <ref href="#section-181-2">subsec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>set out proposed directions for the purposes of securing that the respondent complies with <ref href="#section-181-5">subsection (5)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>invite the respondent to make representations to the CMA about the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>specify the means by which, and the time by which, such representations must be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The respondent complies with <ref href="#section-181-5">this subsection</ref> by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a responde

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-181-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-181-2-a">(a)</ref>, not continuing or repeating the infringing practice

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-181-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-181-2-b">(b)</ref>, not consenting to or conniving in the infringing pra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not engaging in the infringing practice in the course of the respondent’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not consenting to or conniving in the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the respondent has a special relationship (see se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If the proposed directions mentioned in <ref href="#section-181-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-181-4-b">(b)</ref> include the taking by the respondent of enhanced consumer m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The means specified under <ref href="#section-181-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-181-4-d">(d)</ref> for making representations must include arrangements for them to be made

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-181-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>If the CMA is considering the imposition of a monetary penalty on the respondent (see <ref href="#section-182">section 182</ref><ref href="#section-182-4">(4)</ref><ref href="#section-182

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the CMA is considering imposing a monetary penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the proposed amount of the penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-181-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-181-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-181-4-a">(a)</ref>) which the CMA considers may ju

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182"><num>182</num><heading>Final infringement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-182-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-182">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-182">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisiona

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisional infringement notice under <ref href="#section-181">section 181</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the time for the respondent to make representations to the CMA in accordance with that notice has expired, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>after considering such representations (if any), the CMA is satisfied that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-182-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the respondent has

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-182-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the respondent has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice constituting a relevant infringement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-182-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the respondent is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-182">this section</ref> (a “final infringement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In deciding whether to give a final infringement notice the CMA must, in particular, have regard to whether the respondent has previously given an undertaking under <ref href="#part-3-c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A final infringement notice may impose on the respondent a requirement to do either or both of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement to comply with such directions as the CMA considers appropriate for or in connection with the purpose of securing that the respondent complies with <ref href="#

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to <ref href="#section-182-5">subsection (5)</ref>, a requirement to pay a monetary penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-182-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-182-1-c">(c)</ref><ref href="#section-182-1-c-i">(i)</ref>, a requirement to pay a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The amount of a monetary penalty imposed under <ref href="#section-182-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-182-4-b">(b)</ref> must be a fixed amount not exceeding £300,000 or, if

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A final infringement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts or omissions on account of which the notice is given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-182-7-a">paragraph (a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justify the giving of the notice;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if a penalty is imposed by the notice under <ref href="#section-182-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-182-4-b">(b)</ref>, contain the monetary penalty information (s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>state that the respondent has a right to appeal against the notice and the main details of that right (so far as not stated in accordance with <ref href="#section-182-7-c">pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>A final infringement notice may require the respondent to publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the notice;</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-182-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a corrective statement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-182-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Publication under <ref href="#section-182-8">subsection (8)</ref> must be made in such form and manner, and to such extent, as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of eliminati

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183"><num>183</num><heading>Final infringement notice: directions to take enhanced consumer measures</heading><subsection eId="section-183-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Directions contained in a final infringement notice m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Directions contained in a final infringement notice may include directions requiring the respondent to take such enhanced consumer measures as the CMA considers just and reasonable.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For this purpose, in deciding whether to require the taking of enhanced consumer measures the CMA must in particular consider whether any proposed enhanced consumer measures are proportio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the likely benefit of the measures to consumers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the costs likely to be incurred by the respondent, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the likely cost to consumers of obtaining the benefit of the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The costs referred to in <ref href="#section-183-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-183-2-b">(b)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-183-3-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cost of the measures, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasonable administrative costs associated with taking the measures.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the respondent is required by a final infringement notice to take enhanced consumer measures, the notice may include requirements for the respondent to provide information or docu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><ref href="#section-183-6">Subsection (6)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-183-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a final infringement notice requires the taking

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a final infringement notice requires the taking of enhanced consumer measures offering compensation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-183-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a settlement agreement is entered into in connection with the payment of compensation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-183-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A waiver of a person’s rights in the settlement agreement is not valid if it is a waiver of the right to bring civil proceedings in respect of conduct other than conduct which has given

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-online-interface-notices"><heading>Online interface notices</heading><section eId="section-18

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184"><num>184</num><heading>Online interface notices</heading><subsection eId="section-184-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-184">This section</ref> applies where the CMA is satisfied that a person has enga

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-184">This section</ref> applies where the CMA is satisfied that a person has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice that constitutes a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may give a notice under <ref href="#section-184">this section</ref> (an “online interface notice”) to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-184-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person that the CMA is satisfied has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in the commercial practice constituting the relevant infringement, or</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other person (subject to <ref href="#section-184-3">subsection (3)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A notice under <ref href="#section-184-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-184-2-b">(b)</ref> may be given to a person who is outside the United Kingdom only if the person—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is a United Kingdom national,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an individual who is habitually resident in the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is a firm established in the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>carries on business in the United Kingdom or by any means directs activities in the course of carrying on a business to consumers in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An online interface notice may contain whatever directions the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of requiring the person to whom it is given to do, or to co-operate with another p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remove content from, or modify content on, an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>disable or restrict access to an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>display a warning to consumers accessing an online interface;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>delete a fully qualified domain name and take any steps necessary to facilitate the registration of that domain name by the CMA.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>An online interface notice may be given to a person only if the CMA is satisfied that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-184-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there are no other a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there are no other available means under <ref href="#section-162">section 162</ref> or under another provision of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">this Chapter</ref> of bringing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is necessary for the directions contained in the notice to be given to avoid the risk of serious harm to the collective interests of consumers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An online interface notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-184-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</content></level><level clas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state that the respondent has the right to appeal against the notice and the main details of that right.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Where an online interface notice is given, the CMA may publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-184-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the notice, and</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where known, the identity of the person who has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice which constitutes the relevant infringement.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Publication under <ref href="#section-184-7">subsection (7)</ref> must be made in such form and manner as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of eliminating any continuing eff

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-184-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-184-3-c">(c)</ref>, a firm is “established in the United Kingdom” if—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is incorporated or formed under the law of a part of the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is administered under arrangements governed by the law of a part of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-184-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-184-4">subsection (4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-online-interface" eId="term-online-interface">online interface</term>” means any software, including a website,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is operated by a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) acting for purposes relating to P’s business or by a person acting in the name of, or on behalf of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-184-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is operated for or in connection with the purposes of giving access to, or promoting, the goods, services or digital content that P or another person supplies.</content>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-undertakings"><heading>Undertakings</heading><section eId="section-185"><num>185</num><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185"><num>185</num><heading>Undertakings</heading><subsection eId="section-185-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-185">This section</ref> applies where the CMA—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-185">This section</ref> applies where the CMA—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has started an investigation under <ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has started an investigation under <ref href="#section-180">section 180</ref> which is continuing, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>has not given a final infringement notice or an online interface notice in relation to the matter under investigation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may accept an undertaking under <ref href="#section-185">this section</ref> in connection with that matter from any person whom the CMA believes—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has engaged, is engaging or is likely to engage in a commercial practice that constitutes a relevant infringement (“the infringing practice”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an accessory to such a practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsections <ref href="#section-164-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-164-6">(6)</ref> of <ref href="#section-164">section 164</ref> (inclusion of enhanced consumer measures in undert

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An undertaking under <ref href="#section-185">this section</ref> is an undertaking to do one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185-4-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an undertaking from a person within <ref href="#section-185-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-185-2-a">(a)</ref>, not to continue or repeat the infrin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an undertaking from a person within <ref href="#section-185-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-185-2-b">(b)</ref>, not to consent to or connive in the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not to engage in the infringing practice in the course of the person’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not to consent to, or connive in, the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the person has a special relationship (see sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where the CMA has accepted from a person an undertaking under <ref href="#section-185">this section</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA may accept from the person any such variation of the undertaking that the CMA considers appropriate for meeting the purposes for which the undertaking was given;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-185-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA may release the person from the undertaking (whether on its own initiative or at the person’s request) if the CMA considers that the undertaking is no longer necessar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-185-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The powers of the CMA under <ref href="#section-185">this section</ref> do not limit other powers of the CMA to accept, vary or release undertakings under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-186"><num>186</num><heading>Effect of undertakings under <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-186-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-186">This section</ref> applies wh

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-186-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-186">This section</ref> applies where the CMA accepts an undertaking from a person under <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref> in connection with a matter that

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-186-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may not give a final infringement notice or an online interface notice to the person in relation to the matter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-186-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-186-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the CMA from giving a final infringement notice or an online interface notice to the person—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-186-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if and to the extent that the notice relates to anything not addressed by the acceptance of the undertaking mentioned in <ref href="#section-186-1">subsection (1)</ref>;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-186-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the CMA considers that there has been a material change of circumstances since the undertaking was accepted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-186-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if the CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person from whom the undertaking was accepted has failed to adhere to one or more of the terms of the undertaking;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-186-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if the CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that information which led it to accept the undertaking was incomplete, false or misleading in a material way.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-186-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If the CMA gives a final infringement notice or an online interface notice by virtue of <ref href="#section-186-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-186-3-b">(b)</ref>, <ref href=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187"><num>187</num><heading>Undertakings under <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref>: procedural requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-187-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-187">This section</re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-187">This section</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-187-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accept a material variation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accept a material variation of an undertaking under <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>release a person from any such undertaking,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before taking the proposed action mentioned in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref> the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-187-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give notice to the person under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any representations made in accordance with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">this subsection</ref> must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-187-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that the CMA is propos

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that the CMA is proposing to act as mentioned in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasons for doing so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-187-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the means by which, and the time by which, representations may be made in relation to the proposed action.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If after considering any representations made in accordance with a notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref> the CMA decides to take an action mentioned in <ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-187-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The reference in <ref href="#section-187-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-187-1-a">(a)</ref> to a material variation is a reference to any variation that the CMA considers to

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188"><num>188</num><heading>Provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-188-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-188">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-188">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has accepted an undertaking from a perso

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has accepted an undertaking from a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) under <ref href="#section-185">sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA has reasonable grounds to believe that the respondent has failed to comply with one or more of the terms of the undertaking.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-188">this section</ref> (a “provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, inc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s alleged acts or omissions giving rise to the belief mentioned in <ref href="#section-188-1">subsection (1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>set out proposed directions for the purpose of securing that the respondent complies with <ref href="#section-188-5">subsection (5)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>invite the respondent to make representations to the CMA about the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>specify the means by which, and the time by which, such representations must be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The means specified under <ref href="#section-188-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-188-3-d">(d)</ref> for making representations must include arrangements for them to be made

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The respondent complies with <ref href="#section-188-5">this subsection</ref> by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a responde

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref><ref href="#section-185-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-185-2-a">(a)</ref>, not continuing or rep

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a respondent within <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref><ref href="#section-185-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-185-2-b">(b)</ref>, not consenting to or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in either case, not engaging in the infringing practice in the course of the respondent’s business or another business;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in either case, not consenting to or conniving in the carrying out of the infringing practice by a body corporate with which the respondent has a special relationship (see se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-188-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If the CMA is considering the imposition of a monetary penalty on the respondent (see <ref href="#section-189">section 189</ref><ref href="#section-189-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-189

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the CMA is considering imposing a monetary penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the proposed amount of the penalty (including whether the penalty would be a fixed amount, an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate or both a fixed amount and an amo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-188-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-188-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-188-3-a">(a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justif

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189"><num>189</num><heading>Final breach of undertakings enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-189-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-189">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level cla

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-189">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-189-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisiona

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice under <ref href="#section-188">section 188</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the time for the respondent to make representations to the CMA in accordance with that notice has expired, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>after considering such representations (if any), the CMA is satisfied that the respondent has failed to comply with one or more of the terms of the undertaking.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-189">this section</ref> (a “final breach of undertakings enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A final breach of undertakings enforcement notice may, subject to <ref href="#section-189-4">subsection (4)</ref>, impose on the respondent a requirement to do either or both of the follo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to comply with such directions as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of securing that the respondent complies with <ref href="#section-188">section 188</ref><ref h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to pay a monetary penalty in respect of the failure mentioned in <ref href="#section-189-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-189-1-c">(c)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A requirement under subsection (3)(b) to pay a monetary penalty may be imposed only if the CMA is satisfied that the failure in question is without reasonable excuse.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A final breach of undertakings enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-189-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts or omissions giving rise to the failure mentioned in <ref href="#section-189-1">subsection (1)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-189-5-a">paragraph (a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justify the giving of the notice;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if directions are given under <ref href="#section-189-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-189-3-a">(a)</ref>, specify the actions to be taken by the respondent in acco

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if a penalty is imposed under <ref href="#section-189-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-189-3-b">(b)</ref>, specify the monetary penalty information (see <ref href="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-189-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content>state that the respondent has a right to appeal against the notice and the main details of that right (so far as not stated in accordance with <ref href="#section-189-5-d">pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-189-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA may publish a final breach of undertakings enforcement notice in such manner, and to such extent, as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-190"><num>190</num><heading>Monetary penalties under <ref href="#section-189">section 189</ref>: amount</heading><subsection eId="section-190-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-190">This section</ref> applie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-190-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-190">This section</ref> applies in relation to a requirement imposed on the respondent to pay a monetary penalty under a final breach of undertakings enforcement not

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-190-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of the penalty must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-190-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The penalty must not exceed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the turnover (if any) of the respondent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day £15,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the daily turnover (if any) of the respondent;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, such fixed amount and such amount per day.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-190-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the date o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the date on which the provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice was given to the respondent, and</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-190-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the CMA determines an earlier date, the amount payable ceases to accumulate on the day on which the requirements of the final breach of undertakings enforcement notice

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-directions"><heading>Directions</heading><section eId="section-191"><num>191</num><heading>Pr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191"><num>191</num><heading>Provisional breach of directions enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-191-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-191">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-191">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-191-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement direction has been given to a per

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement direction has been given to a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA has reasonable grounds to believe that the respondent has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with the direction (fully or to any respect).</content></leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-191">this section</ref> (a “provisional breach of directions enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A provisional breach of directions enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-191-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, inclu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts or omissions giving rise to the belief mentioned in <ref href="#section-191-1">subsection (1)</ref><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>set out proposed directions for the purpose of securing that the respondent complies with the direction;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>invite the respondent to make representations to the CMA about the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>specify the means by which, and the time by which, such representations must be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The means specified under subsection (3)(d) for making representations must include arrangements for them to be made orally if the respondent chooses to make representations in that way

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A provisional breach of directions enforcement notice must also state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-191-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the CMA is considering imposing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the CMA is considering imposing a monetary penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the proposed amount of the penalty (including whether the penalty would be a fixed amount, an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate or both a fixed amount and an amo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-191-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-191-3-a">(a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justif

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-191-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">this Chapter</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-direction" eId="term-enforcement-direction">enforcement direction</term>” means a direction given in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a final infringement notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an online interface notice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-191-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a final breach of undertakings enforcement notice.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192"><num>192</num><heading>Final breach of directions enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-192-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-192">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-192">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-192-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisiona

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisional breach of directions enforcement notice under <ref href="#section-191">section 191</ref> in respect of a suspected failure t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the time for the respondent to make representations to the CMA in accordance with that notice has expired, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>after considering such representations (if any), the CMA is satisfied that the respondent has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with the direction.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under this section (a “final breach of directions enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A final breach of directions enforcement notice is a notice that imposes on the respondent a requirement to pay a monetary penalty.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A final breach of directions enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-192-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given, including the respondent’s acts or omissions giving rise to the failure mentioned in <ref href="#section-192-1">subsection (1)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-192-4-a">paragraph (a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justify the giving of the notice;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>specify the monetary penalty information (see <ref href="#section-203">section 203</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A final breach of directions enforcement notice may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-192-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>vary or revoke the enforcement direction mentioned in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>vary or revoke the enforcement direction mentioned in <ref href="#section-192-1">subsection (1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-192-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specify such other directions as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of securing that the respondent complies with the requirements in respect of which the enforcem

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where a final breach of directions enforcement notice includes provision under subsection <ref href="#section-192-5">(5)</ref> that varies an enforcement direction or specifies other di

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-192-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The CMA may publish a final breach of directions enforcement notice in such manner, and to such extent, as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193"><num>193</num><heading>Monetary penalties under <ref href="#section-192">section 192</ref>: amount</heading><subsection eId="section-193-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-193">This section</ref> applie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-193">This section</ref> applies in relation to a requirement imposed on the respondent to pay a monetary penalty under a final breach of directions enforcement notic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of the penalty must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The penalty imposed on a person must not exceed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5%

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, £150,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the turnover (if any) of the respondent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day £15,000 or, if higher, 5% of the total value of the daily turnover (if any) of the respondent;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, such fixed amount and such amount per day.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the date o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the date on which the provisional breach of directions enforcement notice was given to the respondent, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the CMA determines an earlier date, the amount payable ceases to accumulate on the day on which the relevant directions are fully complied with.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-193-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-193-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-193-4-b">(b)</ref> the “relevant directions” are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-5-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the enforcement direction mentioned in <ref href="#section-192">section 192</ref><ref href="#section-192-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-192-1-a">(a)</ref> (if not revoked un

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-193-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any further directions specified under <ref href="#section-192">section 192</ref><ref href="#section-192-5">(5)</ref><ref href="#section-192-5-b">(b)</ref>.</content></le

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194"><num>194</num><heading>Powers of court to enforce directions</heading><subsection eId="section-194-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-194">This section</ref> applies where the CMA considers that a person

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-194">This section</ref> applies where the CMA considers that a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) has fai

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-194-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an enforcement direction, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-194-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a direction given in a final breach of directions enforcement notice under <ref href="#section-192">section 192</ref><ref href="#section-192-5">(5)</ref><ref href="#section-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may make an application to the appropriate court under <ref href="#section-194">this section</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If on an application under <ref href="#section-194-2">subsection (2)</ref> the court finds that the respondent has failed to comply with the direction concerned, the court may make an o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An order under <ref href="#section-194">this section</ref> may provide for all of the costs or expenses of, and incidental to, the application for the order to be met by the respondent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#section-194">this section</ref> limits the powers of the court to make orders under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> or otherwise (and an application

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-194-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The following provisions of <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">Chapter 3</ref> apply to an order under <ref href="#section-194">this section</ref> as if the order were a consumer protection or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-194-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-173">section 173</ref> (appropriate court);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-194-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-174">section 174</ref> (effect of orders in other parts of the United Kingdom);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-194-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><ref href="#section-178">section 178</ref> (substantiation of claims).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-195"><num>195</num><heading>Substantiation of claims</heading><subsection eId="section-195-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-195">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-195-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-195">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA gives a provisional notice under <ref hr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA gives a provisional notice under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">this Chapter</ref> to a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the respondent makes representations to the CMA in response to that notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-195-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may, for the purpose of considering the representations, require the respondent to provide evidence as to the accuracy of any factual claim made as part of a commercial practice

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-195-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA may determine that a factual claim of the respondent is inaccurate if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the respondent fails to prov

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the respondent fails to provide evidence of the accuracy of the claim in response to a requirement imposed under <ref href="#section-195-2">subsection (2)</ref>, or</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA considers that any such evidence that is provided is inadequate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-195-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-provisional-notice" eId="term-provisional-notice">provisional notice</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-4-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provisional infringement notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a provisional breach of undertakings enforcement notice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-195-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a provisional breach of directions enforcement notice.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196"><num>196</num><heading>Variation or revocation of directions</heading><subsection eId="section-196-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-196">This section</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to—</intro>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-196">This section</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-196-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a material variation of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a material variation of an enforcement direction given to a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”), or</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>revoke any such direction.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before taking the proposed action mentioned in <ref href="#section-196-1">subsection (1)</ref> the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-196-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give notice to the respondent under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any representations made in accordance with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">this subsection</ref> must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-196-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that CMA is proposing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the fact that CMA is proposing to act as mentioned in <ref href="#section-196-1">subsection (1)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reasons for doing so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-196-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the means by which, and the time by which, representations may be made in relation to the proposed variation or revocation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If after considering any representations made in accordance with a notice under <ref href="#section-187-3">subsection (3)</ref> the CMA decides to take the action mentioned in <ref href

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The reference in <ref href="#section-196-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-196-1-a">(a)</ref> to a material variation is a reference to any variation that the CMA considers to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-196-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-196">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-direction" eId="term-enforcement-direction">enforcement direction</term>” includes a direction given in

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-false-or-misleading-information"><heading>False or misleading information</heading><section e

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197"><num>197</num><heading>Provisional false information enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-197-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-197">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-197">This section</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has reasonable grounds to believe that a pe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has reasonable grounds to believe that a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) has, without reasonable excu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the information was provided in connection with the carrying out by the CMA of a direct enforcement function.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-191">this section</ref> (a “provisional false information enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A provisional false information enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state that the CMA is considering imposing a monetary penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>state the proposed amount of the penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>state any further factors (in addition to those provided under paragraph (a)) which the CMA considers justify the imposition of the proposed penalty and its amount;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>invite the respondent to make representations to the CMA about the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>specify the means by which, and the time by which, such representations must be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The means specified under subsection (3)(f) for making representations must include arrangements for them to be made orally if the respondent chooses to make representations in that way

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-197-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-direct-enforcement-function" eId="term-direct-enforcement-function">direct enforcement function</term>” means—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a function of the CMA under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">this Chapter</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-197-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a function of the CMA under paragraph 16B or 16C of Schedule 5 to CRA 2015.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198"><num>198</num><heading>Final false information enforcement notice</heading><subsection eId="section-198-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-198">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-198">This section</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-198-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisiona

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA has given to the respondent a provisional false information enforcement notice under <ref href="#section-197">section 197</ref> in connection with the provision of in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the time for the respondent to make representations to the CMA in accordance with the notice has expired, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>after considering such representations (if any), the CMA is satisfied that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-198-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the information me

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-198-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the information mentioned in <ref href="#section-198-1-a">paragraph (a)</ref> is materially false or misleading, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-198-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the respondent provided the false or misleading information without reasonable excuse.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may give to the respondent a notice under <ref href="#section-198">this section</ref> (“a final false information enforcement notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A final false information enforcement notice is a notice that imposes on the respondent a requirement to pay a monetary penalty.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The amount of the penalty must be a fixed amount not exceeding £30,000 or, if higher, 1% of the total value of the turnover (if any) of the respondent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A final false information enforcement notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-198-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out the grounds on which it is given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state any further factors (in addition to those provided under <ref href="#section-192-4-a">paragraph (a)</ref>) which the CMA considers justify the giving of the notice;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-198-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>specify the monetary penalty information (see <ref href="#section-203">section 203</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-198-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA may publish a final false information enforcement notice in such manner, and to such extent, as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-chapter-4-crossheading-miscellaneous-and-appeals"><heading>Miscellaneous and appeals</heading><section eId="section-

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199"><num>199</num><heading>Statement of policy in relation to monetary penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-199-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the exercise of powers to impose a monetary penalty under this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The statement must include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-199-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose a penalty under this Chapter, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature and amount of any such penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may revise its statement of policy and, where it does so, must publish the revised statement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In preparing or revising its statement of policy the CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-199-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A statement of policy, or revised statement, may not be published under <ref href="#section-199">this section</ref> without the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#section-199-7">Subsection (7)</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to impose under this Chapter a monetary penalty on a person.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-199-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The CMA must have regard to the statement of policy most recently published under <ref href="#section-199">this section</ref> at the time of the act or omission giving rise to the penalty

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose the penalty, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-199-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, the nature and amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200"><num>200</num><heading>Interconnected bodies corporate</heading><subsection eId="section-200-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-1-a"><num>(a)</num>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA gives to a body corporate (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA gives to a body corporate (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) a final notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the interconnection condition applies in relation to the respondent.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The interconnection condition applies in relation to the respondent if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time the final notice is giv

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time the final notice is given, the respondent is a member of a group of interconnected bodies corporate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at any time when requirements imposed by the final notice remain in force, the respondent becomes a member of a group of interconnected bodies corporate, or</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>at any time when requirements imposed by the final notice remain in force, a group of interconnected bodies corporate of which the respondent is a member is increased by the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The notice may include provision for the requirements (or any particular requirements) imposed by the final notice on the respondent also to be binding upon all other members of the gro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Provision may be included in a notice under <ref href="#section-200-3">subsection (3)</ref> only if the CMA considers it just, reasonable and proportionate to include that provision.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A group of interconnected bodies corporate is a group consisting of two or more bodies corporate all of whom are interconnected with each other.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Any two bodies corporate are interconnected—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if one of them is a subsidiary of the other, or</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if one of them is a subsidiary of the other, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if both of them are subsidiaries of the same body corporate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Where a final notice includes provision under <ref href="#section-200-3">subsection (3)</ref>, the notice must also be given to any other member of the respondent’s group in relation to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-200-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-final-notice" eId="term-final-notice">final notice</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a final infringement notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an online interface notice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-200-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a final breach of directions enforcement notice.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-201"><num>201</num><heading>Record-keeping and reporting requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-201-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must keep a record of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-201-1-a"><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-201-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must keep a record of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-201-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>undertakings it has accepted and enforcement directions it has given, and</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>undertakings it has accepted and enforcement directions it has given, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>reviews it has carried out in relation to the effectiveness of such undertakings and directions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-201-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the CMA must prepare a report on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-201-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of undertakings and enforcement directions, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the number and outcome of appeals brought under <ref href="#section-202">section 202</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-201-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-201-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide to the Secretary of State a report prepared under <ref href="#section-201">this secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide to the Secretary of State a report prepared under <ref href="#section-201">this section</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish the report in such manner as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-201-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-201">this section</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-201-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-undertakings" eId="term-undertakings

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-undertakings" eId="term-undertakings">undertakings</term>” means undertakings given under <ref href="#section-185">section 185</ref>;</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-201-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-directions" eId="term-enforcement-directions">enforcement directions</term>” includes directions given in a notice under <ref href="#sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202"><num>202</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-202-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom a relevant notice is given may appeal to the appropriate appeal court against—</intro><level class=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person to whom a relevant notice is given may appeal to the appropriate appeal court against—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-202-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a decision

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a decision to impose a monetary penalty by virtue of the notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature or amount of any such penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the giving of directions by virtue of the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The grounds for an appeal under <ref href="#section-202-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-202-1-a">(a)</ref> or (b) are that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-202-2-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the decision to impose a monetary penalty was based on an error of fact,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the decision was wrong in law,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the amount of the penalty is unreasonable, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the decision was unreasonable or wrong for any other reason.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The grounds for an appeal under <ref href="#section-202-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-202-1-c">(c)</ref> are that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-202-3-a"><num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the decision to give the directions was based on an error of fact,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the decision was wrong in law,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the nature of the directions is unreasonable, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the decision was unreasonable or wrong for any other reason.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-4"><num>(4)</num><content>On an appeal under <ref href="#section-202">this section</ref> the appropriate appeal court may quash, confirm or vary the relevant notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Except in the case of an appeal relating to a final false information enforcement notice, in addition to the powers conferred by subsection <ref href="#section-202-4">(4)</ref> the appr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An appeal under <ref href="#section-202">this section</ref> must be brought before the end of the applicable period beginning with the day on which the relevant notice was given to the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The appropriate appeal court may extend the applicable period for bringing an appeal.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Where an appeal is brought in respect of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-202-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement to pay a monetary penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a requirement to pay a monetary penalty, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-202-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a requirement to pay compensation under directions imposing enhanced consumer measures,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-202-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-202">this section</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-applicable-period" eId="term-applicable-period">applicable period

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3-chapter-5"><num>Chapter 5</num><heading>Monetary penalties: general provisions</heading><section eId="section-203"><num>203</num><heading>Information to accompany orders or notices imposing monetary penalties</heading><sub

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203"><num>203</num><heading>Information to accompany orders or notices imposing monetary penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-203-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An order or notice under Chapter <ref href="#part-3-chapt

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An order or notice under Chapter <ref href="#part-3-chapter-3">3</ref> or <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">4</ref> under which a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the amount of the penalty (including whether it is a fixed amount, an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate or both a fixed amount and an amount calculated by refere

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the grounds on which the penalty is imposed together with any other factors that the court (in the case of an order) or the CMA (in the case of a notice) considers justify th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the day on which the amount first starts to accumulate and the day or days on which it might cease to accumu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>how the penalty is to be paid;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the date or dates, no earlier than the end of the applicable period beginning with the date on which the order was served on or the notice was given to the respondent, by whi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>that the penalty or (as the case may be) different portions of it may be paid earlier than the date or dates by which it or they are required to be paid;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content>that the respondent has the right to apply under <ref href="#section-203-3">subsection (3)</ref> (in the case of an order) or <ref href="#section-203-4">subsection (4)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content>the rights available to the respondent to appeal in respect of the imposition of the penalty;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the main details of the rights mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-203-1-g">(g)</ref> and <ref href="#section-203-1-h">(h)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)(e) “<term refersTo="#term-the-applicable-period" eId="term-the-applicable-period">the applicable period</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of an order or a final false information enforcement notice, the period of 28 days;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-203-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any other case, the period of 60 days.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The respondent may, within 14 days of the date on which an order imposing a monetary penalty is served on the respondent, apply to the court for the court to specify a different date or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The respondent may, within 14 days of the date on which a notice imposing a monetary penalty is given to the respondent, apply to the CMA to specify a different date or dates by which t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-5"><num>(5)</num><content>References in subsections <ref href="#section-203-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-203-2">(2)</ref> to an order include references to a notice accompanying such an order given under

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-203-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In the application of this section to Scotland, the references in subsections <ref href="#section-203-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-203-1-e">(e)</ref> and <ref href="#section-203-3">(

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204"><num>204</num><heading>Determination of turnover</heading><subsection eId="section-204-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> references to “turnover” of a person include—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> references to “turnover” of a person include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-204-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>turnover both in and o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>turnover both in and outside the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the person controls another person, the turnover of that other person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the person is controlled by another person, the turnover of that person.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-204-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision for determining when a person is to be treated as

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision for determining when a person is to be treated as controlled by another person for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) and (c);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision for determining the turnover of a person for the purposes of this Part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may, in particular, make provision as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-204-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the amounts which are, or which ar

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the amounts which are, or which are not, to be treated as comprising a person’s turnover or daily turnover;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-204-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the date or dates by reference to which a person’s turnover or daily turnover is to be determined.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under this section may include provision enabling the court or the CMA to determine matters of a description specified in the regulations (including any of the matters menti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-204-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-204">this section</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-205"><num>205</num><heading>Power to amend amounts</heading><subsection eId="section-205-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend any of the following provisions for the purpose of substi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-205-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend any of the following provisions for the purpose of substituting a different monetary amount for an amount of fixed or daily penalty for the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-158">section 158</ref><ref href="#section-158-5">(5)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-168">section 168</ref><ref href="#section-168-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-168-3-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-168-3-b">(b)</ref>;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><ref href="#section-182">section 182</ref><ref href="#section-182-6">(6)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><ref href="#section-190">section 190</ref><ref href="#section-190-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-190-3-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-190-3-b">(b)</ref>;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><ref href="#section-193">section 193</ref><ref href="#section-193-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-193-3-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-193-3-b">(b)</ref>;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-205-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><ref href="#section-198">section 198</ref><ref href="#section-198-4">(4)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-205-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Before making regulations under <ref href="#section-205">this section</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-205-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-205">this section</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206"><num>206</num><heading>Recovery of monetary penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-206-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-206">This section</ref> applies where a monetary penalty imposed under <ref h

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-206">This section</ref> applies where a monetary penalty imposed under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">Chapter 4</ref>, or any part of such a penalty, has not been paid

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an appeal to a court against the imposition of the penalty has not been brought before the end of the period within which it is required to be brought, or</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any such appeal that was brought has been determined, withdrawn or otherwise disposed of.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may recover from the person on whom the penalty was imposed any of the penalty and any interest which has not been paid.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Any such penalty and interest may be recovered summarily (or, in Scotland, recovered) as a civil debt by the CMA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><ref href="#section-206-5">Subsection (5)</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-206-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a penalty is payable by a person by virtue o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a penalty is payable by a person by virtue of a final infringement notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the notice also includes directions imposing a requirement on the person to take enhanced consumer measures, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the enhanced consumer measures that the person is required to take are or include redress measures (see <ref href="#section-221">section 221</ref><ref href="#section-221-2">(

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-206-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In deciding whether to recover the penalty from the person under <ref href="#section-206-2">subsection (2)</ref>, the CMA must have regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether any compensation required to be paid to consumers under the redress measures has been, or is likely to be, paid, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-206-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where any such payments have not yet been paid (in full or in part), the effect that recovery of the penalty from the person may have on the person’s ability to make those co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207"><num>207</num><heading>Monetary penalties: further provision</heading><subsection eId="section-207-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If the whole or any portion of a monetary penalty imposed is not paid by the date by whi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If the whole or any portion of a monetary penalty imposed is not paid by the date by which it is required to be paid, the unpaid balance from time to time carries interest at the statut

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where an application has been made under <ref href="#section-203">section 203</ref><ref href="#section-203-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-203-4">(4)</ref>, the penalty is not requi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where an application has been made to appeal to a court in respect of a monetary penalty, the penalty is not required to be paid until the application has been determined, withdrawn or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If a portion of a monetary penalty imposed by an order of the court has not been paid by the date required for it, the court may, where it considers it appropriate to do so, by order re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If a portion of a monetary penalty imposed by virtue of a notice given by the CMA has not been paid by the date required for it, the CMA may, where it considers it appropriate to do so,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where on an appeal under <ref href="#section-202">section 202</ref> the court substitutes a penalty of a different nature or of a lesser amount, the court may require the payment of int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In the case of a monetary penalty imposed on a firm that is not a body corporate, the penalty is to be paid out of the assets or funds of the firm.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Sums received from a person towards payment of a monetary penalty must be paid—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a penalty im

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-207-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a penalty imposed by an order of the Court of Session or the Sheriff, into the Scottish Consolidated Fund;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-207-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a penalty imposed by an order of a court in Northern Ireland, into the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-207-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in any other case, into the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-207-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-207">this section</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-monetary-penalty" eId="term-monetary-penalty">monetary penalty<

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3-chapter-6"><num>Chapter 6</num><heading>Investigatory powers</heading><section eId="section-208"><num>208</num><heading>Investigatory powers of enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-208-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><re

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-208"><num>208</num><heading>Investigatory powers of enforcers</heading><subsection eId="section-208-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-17">Schedule 17</ref> contains amendments to Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (inve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-208-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#schedule-17">Schedule 17</ref> contains amendments to Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (investigatory powers), including amendments about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-208-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the giving of monetary penalties in connection with a failure to comply with an information notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-208-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the giving of information notices to persons outside the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-208-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the means by which information notices are to be given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-208-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>entry to premises where documents are accessible from the premises.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-208-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-208-1">subsection (1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragra

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-3-chapter-7"><num>Chapter 7</num><heading>Miscellaneou

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-209"><num>209</num><heading>Powers to amend <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-16">Schedule 16</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-209-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-209-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-209-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first column of the Table in Part 1 of <ref href="#sch

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first column of the Table in Part 1 of <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref> so as to add, remove or vary an entry for an enactment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the second column of that Table so as to add, remove or vary an entry providing for the authorised enforcers in respect of an enactment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the third column of that Table in consequence of amendments made under the power conferred by paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the second column of the Table in <ref href="#schedule-15-part-2">Part 2</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-15">Schedule 15</ref> so as to add, remove or vary an entry providing f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-16">Schedule 16</ref> so as to add, remove or vary an entry for an enactment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-209-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The power under <ref href="#section-209-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-209-1-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-209-1-e">(e)</ref> is exercisable so as to add or vary an entr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a duty, prohibition or restriction enforceable by criminal proceedings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a duty owed to a person that is enforceable by civil proceedings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a remedy or sanction enforceable by civil proceedings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>an agreement or security relating to a supply of goods, services or digital content to be void or unenforceable to any extent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a right or remedy exercisable by a person supplying goods, services or digital content to be restricted or excluded;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the avoidance (to any extent) of liability relating to the supply of goods, services or digital content to be restricted or prevented.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-209-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of <ref href="#section-209-2">subsection (2)</ref> whether or not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a duty

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a duty, prohibition or restriction exists in relation to consumers as such;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a remedy or sanction is provided for the benefit of consumers as such;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>proceedings have been brought in relation to the act or omission concerned;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-209-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a person has been convicted of an offence in relation to the act or omission concerned.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-209-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-209">this section</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-210"><num>210</num><heading>Rules</heading><subsection eId="section-210-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may make rules about procedural and other matters in connection with the carrying out of its direct enforcement

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-210-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may make rules about procedural and other matters in connection with the carrying out of its direct enforcement functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-210-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Rules may provide for any of the CMA’s direct enforcement functions to be carried out on its behalf—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-210-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by one

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by one or more members of the CMA Board (see Part 2 of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by one or more members of the CMA Panel (see Part 3 of Schedule 4 to that Act);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>by one or more members of staff of the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>jointly by one or more of the persons mentioned in <ref href="#section-210-2-a">paragraphs (a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-210-2-c">(c)</ref>.</content></le

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-210-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Rules may (among other things) include provision as to the following matters so far as relating to the carrying out of direct enforcement functions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the form and manner in which a notice given by the CMA under a direct enforcement function is to be given (subject to <ref href="#section-332">section 332</ref>);</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person (or persons) to whom the notice is to be given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if the CMA is required to publish the notice, the manner in which it is to do so;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>arrangements to ensure the protection of confidential information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the disclosure of information to persons under investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the form and manner in which representations may or must be made to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the procedure to be followed in relation to the holding of oral hearings as part of an investigation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content>the procedure to be followed in cases where a person under investigation accepts that there has been a relevant infringement of a kind to which the investigation relates;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-210-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content>arrangements for the making of, and dealing with, complaints.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-210-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-210">this section</ref> and <ref href="#section-211">section 211</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-rules" eId="term-rules">rules</term>” means rules made under <ref hr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211"><num>211</num><heading>Procedural requirements for making of rules</heading><subsection eId="section-211-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In preparing rules the CMA must consult such persons as the CMA considers appropri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In preparing rules the CMA must consult such persons as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may not bring a rule into operation until the rule has been approved by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may approve a rule—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the form in which it is submitted, or</content></level><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the form in which it is submitted, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to whatever modifications the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where the Secretary of State proposes to approve a rule subject to modifications, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>inform the CMA of the proposed modifications, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>take into account any comments made by the CMA about the proposed modifications.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>vary or revoke rules, or</content></level><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>vary or revoke rules, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-211-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>direct the CMA to vary or revoke rules in accordance with the direction.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#section-211-2">Subsections (2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-211-4">(4)</ref> apply to any variation of rules made by the CMA, except where acting under a direct

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-211-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212"><num>212</num><heading>Guidance</heading><subsection eId="section-212-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish guidance about its general approach to the carrying out of its direct enforcement fu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish guidance about its general approach to the carrying out of its direct enforcement functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Guidance under <ref href="#section-212-1">subsection (1)</ref> must provide information about the factors that the CMA will take into account in determining—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether it will exercise a power under <ref href="#part-3-chapter-4">Chapter 4</ref> to accept, vary or release an undertaking;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in cases where the exercise of any such power is exercisable only if the CMA considers a person has acted (or failed to act) without a reasonable excuse, whether a reasonable

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in a case where a monetary penalty has not been paid (or paid in full), whether to start proceedings for recovery of the penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Guidance under <ref href="#section-212-1">subsection (1)</ref> may include information about any other matters in connection with the carrying out of direct enforcement functions, inclu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The CMA—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-212-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the guidance under review, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the guidance under review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may from time to time revise or replace the guidance.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Before issuing the first guidance under <ref href="#section-212">this section</ref> the CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-212-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-212-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-212-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>before publishing the first guidance under this section, obtain the approval of the Secretary

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>before publishing the first guidance under this section, obtain the approval of the Secretary of State in respect of the proposed guidance;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-212-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>before revising or replacing any guidance published under this section, inform the Secretary of State of the proposed revision or replacement.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-213"><num>213</num><heading>Defamation</heading><content>For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to anything done by the CMA in exercise of its functions under this Part.</co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-214"><num>214</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments relating to this Part</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-18">Schedule 18</ref> contains minor and consequential amendments relating to this Part.</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-215"><num>215</num><heading>Transitional and saving provision relating to this Part</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-19">Schedule 19</ref> contains transitional and saving provision relating to this Part.</co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-216"><num>216</num><heading>Enforcement of requirem

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-216-1"><num>(1)</num><content>CRA 2015 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-216-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 93 (enforcement of secondary ticketing provisions i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-216-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-216-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“, (2) and (2A)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-216-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragra

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-216-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In paragraph 6 of Schedule 10 (procedure for and appeals again

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-216-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (2) for “local weights and measures” substitute <quotedText>“enforcement”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-216-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (4) for “the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment” substitute <quotedText>“the enforcement authority which imposed the financial penalty”</quo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-216-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (5)(a) after “Investment” insert <quotedText>“or by the Competition and Markets Authority”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-216-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>after sub-paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStruct

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-216-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In the Breaching of Limits on Ticket Sales Regulations

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-3-chapter-8"><num>Chapter 8</num><heading>Interpretation of Part</heading><section eId="section-217"><num>217</num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217"><num>217</num><heading>Supply of goods or digital content</heading><subsection eId="section-217-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-217">This section</ref> provides for how references to the supply of go

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-217">This section</ref> provides for how references to the supply of goods or digital content are to be read for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217-2"><num>(2)</num><content>References to a person who supplies goods or digital content are to be read as including references to a person who seeks to supply goods or digital content (and references to a person

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The supply of goods includes, in relation to buildings and other structures, construction of them by one person for another.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>References to a person supplying goods under—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-217-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a hire-purchase agreement,</content></level><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-217-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a hire-purchase agreement,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-217-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a credit-sale agreement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-217-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a conditional sale agreement,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-217-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The following terms have the meanings given by section 189(1) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-antecedent-negot

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-digital-markets-functions" eId="term-digital-markets-functions">digital markets functions</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the functions tha

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>After Chapter 3 insert—<quotedSt

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In <ref href="#schedule-19">this Schedule</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-commencement-date" eId="term-commencem

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-4">This paragraph</ref> applies where an enforcer has accepted an u

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-29-paragraph-7-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-29-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-29-paragraph-11-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>After Schedule 6 insert—<quotedS

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro>In Article 63 (general restrictions

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit sub-paragraph (w);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after sub-paragraph (x) insert—<q

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-36-1"

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218"><num>218</num><heading>Supply of services</heading><subsection eId="section-218-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-218">This section</ref> provides for how references to the supply of services are to be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-218">This section</ref> provides for how references to the supply of services are to be read for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218-2"><num>(2)</num><content>References to a person who supplies services are to be read as including references to a person who seeks to supply services (and references to a person who receives services are to be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The supply of services does not include the provision of services under a contract of service or of apprenticeship.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>It is immaterial whether the contract mentioned in <ref href="#section-218-3">subsection (3)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-218-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is expr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is express or implied, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if express, is oral or in writing.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-218-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The supply of services includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-218-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>performing for gain or reward any activity other than the supply of goods

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>performing for gain or reward any activity other than the supply of goods or digital content;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>rendering services to order;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the provision of services by making them available to potential users;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>making arrangements for sharing the use of electronic communications apparatus by means of a relevant agreement, within the meaning of paragraph 18 of Schedule 3A to the Comm

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-218-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content>agreeing to the full or partial settlement of a consumer’s liabilities or purported liabilities in return for the consumer meeting a demand for payment.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-219"><num>219</num><heading>Accessories</heading><subsection eId="section-219-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-219">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-219-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-219">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-219-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-a" eId="term-a">A</term>”) is an accessory to a commercial practice of another person (“<term refersTo="#term-b" eId="term-b">B</term>”) if—</intro><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-219-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>B is a body corporate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-219-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>A has a special relationship with B,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-219-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the commercial practice is one that B has engaged in or is engaging in, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-219-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the commercial practice takes place with the consent or connivance of A.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220"><num>220</num><heading>Special relationships</heading><subsection eId="section-220-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-220">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-220">This section</ref> applies for the purposes of <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person has a special relationship with a body corporate if the person is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-220-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a controller of the body corpor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a controller of the body corporate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate or a person purporting to act in such a capacity.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A person is a controller of a body corporate if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-220-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the directors of the body corporate, or of another body co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the directors of the body corporate, or of another body corporate which is its controller, are accustomed to act in accordance with the person’s directions or instructions, o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>either alone or with one or more associates, the person is entitled to exercise or control the exercise of one third or more of the voting power at any general meeting of the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) is an associate of an individual if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-220-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is the s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is the spouse or civil partner of the individual;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>P is a relative of the individual;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>P is a relative of the individual’s spouse or civil partner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>P is the spouse or civil partner of a relative of the individual;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>P is a spouse or civil partner of a relative of the individual’s spouse or civil partner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>P lives in the same household as the individual otherwise than merely because P, or the individual, is the other’s employer, tenant, lodger or boarder;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content>P is the relative of a person who is an associate of the individual by virtue of <ref href="#section-220-4-f">paragraph (f)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content>P has at some time in the past fallen within any of <ref href="#section-220-4-a">paragraphs (a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-220-4-g">(g)</ref>;</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content>P is in partnership with the individual;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content>the individual is an associate of an individual with whom P is in partnership.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) is an associate of a body corporate if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-220-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is a controller of the body corporate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>P is an associate of a person who is a controller of the body corporate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A body corporate is an associate of another body corporate if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-220-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the same person is a controller of both;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the same person is a controller of both;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) is a controller of one and persons who are P’s associates are controllers of the other;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) is a controller of one and P and persons who are P’s associates are controllers of the other;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a group of two or more persons is a controller of each company and the groups consist of the same persons;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-220-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a group of two or more persons is a controller of each company and the groups may be regarded as consisting of the same persons by treating (in one or more cases) a member of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-220-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-220">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relative" eId="term-relative">relative</term>” means a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal ancestor

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221"><num>221</num><heading>Enhanced consumer measures</heading><subsection eId="section-221-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References in <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> to “enhanced consumer measures” are references to—<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References in <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref> to “enhanced consumer measures” are references to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-221-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>redres

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>redress measures (see <ref href="#section-221-2">subsection (2)</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>compliance measures (see <ref href="#section-221-3">subsection (3)</ref>), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>choice measures (see <ref href="#section-221-4">subsection (4)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Redress measures are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-221-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>measures offering compensation or other redress to affected consumers;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>measures offering compensation or other redress to affected consumers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in cases where the commercial practice constituting a relevant infringement relates to a contract, measures enabling affected consumers the option to terminate (but not vary)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in cases where the affected consumers cannot be identified, or cannot be identified without disproportionate cost to the person giving the undertaking in question or against

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Compliance measures are measures intended to prevent, or reduce the risk of the occurrence or repetition of, the infringing conduct (which may include measures imposed for the purpose o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Choice measures are measures intended to enable consumers to choose more effectively between persons supplying goods, services or digital content.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-221-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-221">this section</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-221-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to affected consumers are references to consumer

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to affected consumers are references to consumers who have suffered loss as a result of the infringing conduct or who have otherwise been affected in any other way

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-221-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>references to the “<term refersTo="#term-infringing-conduct" eId="term-infringing-conduct">infringing conduct</term>” are to the conduct that has given rise to the enforcemen

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-222"><num>222</num><heading>Other interpretative provisions</heading><intro>In <ref href="#part-3">this Part</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-223"><num>223</num><heading>Index of defined expressions</heading><content>In <ref href="#part-3">this Part<

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-4"><num>Part 4</num><heading>Consumer rights and disputes

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-4-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Protection from unfair trading</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-introduction"><heading>Introduction</heading><section eId="section-224"><num>224</num><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224"><num>224</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-224-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter confers protections on consumers from unfair commercial practices.</content></subsection><subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter confers protections on consumers from unfair commercial practices.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref> sets out what are unfair commercial practices and prohibits the use and promotion of them.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-226">226</ref> to <ref href="#section-230">230</ref> provide more detail about commercial practices which are unfair because they are misleading, aggressive

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-231">231</ref> requires, or confers power on, specified public bodies to enforce the prohibitions in section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref>.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-232">232</ref> to <ref href="#section-235">235</ref> confer rights on consumers in relation to unfair commercial practices and make related provision.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-236">236</ref> sets out what happens when a trader supplies a product to a consumer that the consumer has not requested.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> to <ref href="#section-241">241</ref> create criminal offences in relation to unfair commercial practices and make related provision.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-224-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-242">242</ref> to <ref href="#section-252">252</ref> contain miscellaneous and interpretative provisions in relation to this Chapter.</content></subsect

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-prohibition-of-unfair-commercial-practices"><heading>Prohibition of unfair commercial practic

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225"><num>225</num><heading>Prohibition of unfair commercial practices</heading><subsection eId="section-225-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Unfair commercial practices are prohibited.</content></subsection><subsection e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Unfair commercial practices are prohibited.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The promotion of unfair commercial practices in, or in connection with, a code of conduct by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-225-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person resp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person responsible for the content of a code of conduct, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person responsible for monitoring compliance with a code of conduct,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-practice" eId="term-commercial-practice">commercial practice</term>” means an act or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A commercial practice is unfair if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-225-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>it is likely to cause the average consumer to take a transactional decisi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>it is likely to cause the average consumer to take a transactional decision that the consumer would not have taken otherwise as a result of the practice involving one or more o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-225-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a misleading action (see section <ref href="#section-226">226</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-225-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>a misleading omission (see section <ref href="#section-227">227</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-225-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>an aggressive practice (see section <ref href="#section-228">228</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-225-4-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>a contravention of the requirements of professional diligence (see section <ref href="#section-229">229</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it omits material information from an invitation to purchase (see section <ref href="#section-230">230</ref>), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>it is listed in <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule 20</ref> (commercial practices which are in all circumstances considered unfair).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of the definition of “commercial practice” in subsection <ref href="#section-225-3">(3)</ref> whether the act or omission takes place—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at the time of the promotion or supply in question, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>before or after that time.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-225-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of the definition of “trader” in subsection <ref href="#section-225-3">(3)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-225-6-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to paragraph (a) of that definition, whether P is acting personally or through another person acting in P’s name or on P’s behalf;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-225-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to paragraph (b) of that definition, whether or not the purposes relating to P’s business are the only or main purposes for which the person is acting.</conte

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226"><num>226</num><heading>Misleading actions</heading><subsection eId="section-226-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a misleading action if the practice involves

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a misleading action if the practice involves—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-226-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the provision of false or misleading information relating to a product, a trader or any other matter relevant to a transactional decision,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an overall presentation which is likely to deceive the average consumer about a matter relating to a product, a trader or any other matter relevant to a transactional decisio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any marketing of a product which creates confusion, or is likely to create confusion, with any product, trade mark, trade name or other distinguishing mark of another trader,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a failure to comply with a requirement in a code of conduct to which subsection <ref href="#section-226-5">(5)</ref> applies in circumstances where the trader asserts that th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-226-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-226-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to misleading information includes a reference to information which, although tru

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-226-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-226-1-b">(b)</ref>, an overall presentation may be deceiving even if the information it contains i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-226-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-226-1-c">(c)</ref>, the reference to another trader is a reference to a trader other than the trader supplying the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-226-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>This subsection applies to a requirement in a code of conduct if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-226-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there is no discretion afforded to the tr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>there is no discretion afforded to the trader in relation to the requirement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-226-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>compliance with the requirement is capable of being verified.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-227"><num>227</num><heading>Misleading omissions</heading><subsection eId="section-227-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a misleading omission if, considering the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-227-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a misleading omission if, considering the matters mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-227-3">(3)</ref>, the practi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omits material information,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omits information which the trader is required under any other enactment to give to a consumer as part of the practice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>fails to identify its commercial intent (unless it is already apparent from the context).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-227-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-227-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-227-1-a">(a)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-material-information" eId="term-material-information">material informati

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-227-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The matters referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-227-1">(1)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-227-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any limitations resulting f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any limitations resulting from the means of communication used in the commercial practice (including limitations of space or time), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any steps taken by the trader to overcome those limitations by providing information by other means.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-227-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section, references to omitting information include providing information—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-227-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a way that is unclear

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a way that is unclear or untimely, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-227-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in such a way that the consumer is unlikely to see it.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-228"><num>228</num><heading>Aggressive practices</heading><subsection eId="section-228-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves an aggressive practice if it uses harass

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-228-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves an aggressive practice if it uses harassment, coercion or undue influence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-228-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In determining whether a commercial practice uses harassment, coercion or undue influence, account must be taken of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-228-2-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the nature of the practice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the timing and location of the practice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>whether the practice involves the use of any threatening or abusive language or behaviour;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>whether the practice exploits any vulnerability of a consumer (including any vulnerability of a kind mentioned in <ref href="#section-247">section 247</ref><ref href="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>whether the practice involves a threat to take action which cannot legally be taken;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>whether the practice requires a consumer to take onerous or disproportionate action in order to exercise rights that the consumer has in relation to a product.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-228-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-228-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-coercion" eId="term-coercion">coercion</term>” includes the use or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-coercion" eId="term-coercion">coercion</term>” includes the use or threat of physical force;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-228-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-undue-influence" eId="term-undue-influence">undue influence</term>” means exploiting a position of power in relation to a consumer so as to apply press

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-229"><num>229</num><heading>Contravention of the requirements of professional diligence</heading><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a contravention of the requirements of profession

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-229-a"><num>(a)</num><content>honest market practice in the trader’s field of activity, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-229-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the general principle of good faith in the trader’s field of activity.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230"><num>230</num><heading>Omission of material information from invitation to purchase</heading><subsection eId="section-230-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice which is an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice which is an invitation to purchase omits material information if, considering the matters mentioned in subsection <ref href="#secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set out in subsection <ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>not already apparent from the context.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-230-1">(1)</ref> is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-230-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the main characteristics

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the main characteristics of the product (to the extent appropriate considering the means used to communicate the invitation to purchase and the nature of the product);</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the total price of the product (so far as paragraph <ref href="#section-230-2-c">(c)</ref> does not apply);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if, owing to the nature of the product, the whole or any part of the total price cannot reasonably be calculated in advance, how the price (or that part of it) will be calcul

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the identity of the trader and the identity of any other person on whose behalf the trader is acting;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the business address and, if different, the service address of the trader and any business email address of the trader;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-f"><num>(f)</num><intro>in relation to any other person on whose behalf the trader is acting—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-230-2-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person’s business ad

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-230-2-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person’s business address and business email address (if the person has such addresses), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-230-2-f-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if different to the person’s business address, the person’s service address;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>any freight, delivery or postal charges, including any taxes, not included in the total price of the product but which the consumer may choose to incur (or where those additi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content>for products involving a right of withdrawal or cancellation, the existence of such a right;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to the extent that the trader’s practice in relation to any of the arrangements mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-230-3">(3)</ref> departs from the trader’s publish

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content>any information which the trader is required under any other enactment to give to a consumer as part of an invitation to purchase.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The arrangements referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-i">(i)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-230-3-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the arrangements for payment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the arrangements for delivery of the product;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the arrangements for performance;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the arrangements for handling complaints.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-4"><num>(4)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-b">(b)</ref> the total price of a product includes any fees, taxes, charges or other payment

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-c">(c)</ref> (and subject to the matters mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-230-8">(8

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>be such that it enables the consumer to calculate the total price, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>be set out with as much prominence as any information that is set out in compliance with <ref href="#section-230-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-b">(b)</ref>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-230-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-d">(d)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-identity" eId="term-identity">identity</term>”, in relatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the name of the trader, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if different, the name under which the trader trades.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-230-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-230-2-e">(e)</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-busine

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-officer" eId="term-officer">officer</term>”, in relation to a body corporate, means a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body;</content></hcontainer

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-notice" eId="term-relevant-notice">relevant notice</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a final infringement notice,</content></lev

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>An interest held by a person as nominee for another is to be treated as held by the other (and not by the nominee).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>Rights attached to shares held by way of security provided by a person are to be treated as held by that person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where apart from the right to exercise them for the purpose of preserving the value of the security, or of realising it, the rights are exercisable only in accordanc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the shares are held in connection with the granting of loans as part of normal business activities and apart from the right to exercise them for the purpose of

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>In EA 2002, Part 3 (mergers) is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 67 of the Railways Act 1993 (functions of the ORR with respect to competition) is amended

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-27-paragraph-1-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-27-paragraph-4-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In Schedule 3 to the Regulatory

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (<ref eId="c00183" href="http://www.legislati

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The matters referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-230-1">(1)</ref> are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-230-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any limitations resulting f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any limitations resulting from the means of communication used in the commercial practice (including limitations of space or time), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any steps taken by the trader to overcome those limitations by providing information by other means.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section, references to omitting information include providing information—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-230-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a way that is unclear

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a way that is unclear or untimely, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in such a way that the consumer is unlikely to see it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-230-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-invitation-to-purchase" eId="term-invitation-to-purchase">invitation to purchase</term>” means a commercial practice involving the provision of i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>which indicates the characteristics of a product and its price, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-230-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>which enables, or purports to enable, the consumer to decide whether to purchase the product or take another transactional decision in relation to the product.</content>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-public-enforcement"><heading>Public enforcement</heading><section eId="section-231"><num>231<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231"><num>231</num><heading>Public enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-231-1"><num>(1)</num><content>It is the duty of every local weights and measures authority in Great Britain to enforce in its area the pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231-1"><num>(1)</num><content>It is the duty of every local weights and measures authority in Great Britain to enforce in its area the prohibitions in section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref>.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It is the duty of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland to enforce the prohibitions in section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref> in Northern Ireland.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may also enforce the provisions of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In exercising functions under this section, every local weights and measures authority in Great Britain, the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland and the CMA must have regard

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-231-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Nothing in this section authorises a local weights and measures authority in Great Britain to bring proceedings in Scotland for an offence.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-consumers-rights-of-redress-relating-to-unfair-commercial-practices"><heading>Consumers’ righ

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232"><num>232</num><heading>Rights of redress</heading><subsection eId="section-232-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A consumer has rights of redress under this Chapter if each of the following four conditions is met.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A consumer has rights of redress under this Chapter if each of the following four conditions is met.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The first condition is that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-232-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer enters into a contract with a trader under which the trader suppl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer enters into a contract with a trader under which the trader supplies a product to the consumer (a “business-to-consumer contract”),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the consumer enters into a contract with a trader under which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-232-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the consumer supplies a product

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-232-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the consumer supplies a product to the trader, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-232-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the trader does not supply a product to the consumer (a “consumer-to-business contract”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the consumer makes a payment to the trader for the supply of a product (a “consumer payment”).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The second condition is that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-232-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader engages in a prohibited practice in relation to the product, or</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader engages in a prohibited practice in relation to the product, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in a case where a consumer enters into a business-to-consumer contract for goods or digital content—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-232-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-232-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a producer engages in a prohibited practice in relation to the goods or digital content, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-232-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>when the contract is entered into, the trader is aware of the commercial practice that constitutes the prohibited practice or could reasonably be expected to be aware of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The third condition is that the prohibited practice is a significant factor in the consumer’s decision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-232-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to enter into the contract mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-232-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-232-2-a">(a)</ref> or (b), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to make the payment mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-232-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-232-2-c">(c)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The fourth condition is that the product concerned is not a product excluded from the application of rights of redress by regulations under section <ref href="#section-233">233</ref>.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-232-3">(3)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-producer" eId="term-producer">producer</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-232-6-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a manufacturer of the goods or digital content,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an importer of the goods or digital content into the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a person purporting to be such a manufacturer or importer by placing the person’s name, trade mark or other distinctive sign on the goods or by using it in connection with th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-prohibited-practice" eId="term-prohibited-practice">prohibited practice</term>” means an unfair commercial practice involving—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a misleading action, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an aggressive practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-232-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-232-7">subsection (7)</ref>, section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-4">(4)</ref><ref href="#section-225-4-a">(a)</ref> a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enter into a business-to-consumer contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>enter into a consumer-to-business contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-232-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>make a consumer payment.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233"><num>233</num><heading>Rights of redress: further provision</heading><subsection eId="section-233-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any of the following descriptions of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any of the following descriptions of rights to be exercisable by a consumer who has rights of redress under this Chapter—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a right to unwind in respect of a relevant contract or consumer payment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a right to a discount in respect of a supply of a product under a relevant contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a right to damages in respect of financial loss, distress or physical inconvenience or discomfort.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-233-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how a right is to be exercised by the consumer;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how a right is to be exercised by the consumer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for an amount of discount mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-233-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-233-1-b">(b)</ref> to be determined in accordance with the regulatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>about the circumstances in which damages mentioned in <ref href="#section-233-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-233-1-c">(c)</ref> are or are not payable;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>imposing conditions or restrictions on the exercise of a right;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>about the consequences of the exercise of a right;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>excluding products of a description specified in the regulations from the application of the rights of redress available under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Provision under <ref href="#section-233-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-233-2-e">(e)</ref> about the consequences of the exercise of a right may (among other things)—</intr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for the termination of a relevant contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>require the trader to make a refund of an amount determined in accordance with the regulations;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>require goods supplied under a relevant contract to be returned or for payment to be made in respect of such goods.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-contract" eId="term-relevant-contract">relevant contract</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-233-4-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a business-to-consumer contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-233-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a consumer-to-business contract.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-233-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234"><num>234</num><heading>Enforcement of rights of redress</heading><subsection eId="section-234-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A consumer with a right to unwind, a right to a discount or a right to damages by virtue of r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A consumer with a right to unwind, a right to a discount or a right to damages by virtue of regulations under section <ref href="#section-233">233</ref> may bring a claim in civil proce

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In Scotland, proceedings to enforce a right to unwind may be brought before the Sheriff or the Court of Session.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If in proceedings under this section the consumer establishes that the consumer has one of the rights mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-234-1">(1)</ref>, the court must make an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-234-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that right, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-234-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any associated obligations of the consumer imposed by regulations under section <ref href="#section-233">233</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Limitation Act 1980 applies to a claim under this section in England and Wales as if it were an action founded on simple contract.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-234-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1989/1339">S.I. 1989/1339 (N.I. 11))</ref> applies to a claim under this sect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-235"><num>235</num><heading>Relationship between rights of redress and other claims relating to prohibited practices</heading><subsection eId="section-235-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in this Chapter affects the a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-235-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in this Chapter affects the ability of a consumer to make a claim under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in respect of conduct constituting a prohibited practice.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-235-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>But a consumer may not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-235-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a claim to be compensated under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-235-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make a claim to be compensated under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in respect of such conduct if the consumer has been compensated in respect of the conduct

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-235-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make a claim to be compensated under this Chapter in respect of such conduct if the consumer has been compensated under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in res

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-inertia-selling"><heading>Inertia selling</heading><section eId="section-236"><num>236</num><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-236"><num>236</num><heading>Inertia selling</heading><subsection eId="section-236-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a trader engages in the unfair commercial practice described at paragraph <ref href

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-236-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a trader engages in the unfair commercial practice described at paragraph <ref href="#schedule-20-paragraph-31">31</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-236-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The consumer is exempted from any obligation to pay for (or provide any other consideration for) the products supplied by the trader.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-236-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In the case of a supply of goods that has not been requested, the consumer may, as between the consumer and the trader, use, deal with or dispose of the goods as if they were an uncondi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-236-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The absence of a response from a consumer following the supply of the product does not constitute consent from the consumer to comply with the trader’s demand for the consumer to—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-236-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>pay for the product;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-236-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>return the product;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-236-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>safely store the product.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-offences-relating-to-unfair-commercial-practices"><heading>Offences relating to unfair commer

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237"><num>237</num><heading>Offences</heading><subsection eId="section-237-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>, the trader engages in an unfair commercial practice which in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>, the trader engages in an unfair commercial practice which in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>, the trader engages in an unfair commercial practice which in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-237-4-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-237-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader engages in an unfair commercial practice which involves a contravention of the requirements of professional diligence (see section <ref href="#section-225">225</re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-237-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the trader knows, or is reckless as to whether, the commercial practice involves a contravention of the requirements of professional diligence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-237-4">(4)</ref> a trader who fails to have regard to whether a commercial practice involves a contravention of the requirements of pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>, the trader engages in an unfair commercial practice by omitt

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A trader commits an offence if, in breach of section <ref href="#section-225">225</ref><ref href="#section-225-1">(1)</ref>, the trader engages in a commercial practice which is unfair

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-237-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The following are excluded descriptions for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-237-7">(7)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-237-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-237-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the description of practice mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-20-paragraph-12">12</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule 20</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-237-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the descriptions of practices mentioned in <ref href="#schedule-20-paragraph-13">paragraph 13</ref> of that Schedule;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-237-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the description of practice mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-20-paragraph-30">30</ref> of that Schedule.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238"><num>238</num><heading>Defence of due diligence and innocent publication</heading><subsection eId="section-238-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>It is a defence for a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defendant" eId="term-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>It is a defence for a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defendant" eId="term-the-defendant">the defendant</term>”) charged with an offence under subsection <ref href="#section-237-1">(1)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>that the commission of the offence was due to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-238-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the act or omission of another person,</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-238-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the act or omission of another person,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-238-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>reliance on information given by another person,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-238-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>a mistake or accident, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-238-1-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>another cause beyond the defendant’s control, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the defendant took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of such an offence by the defendant or any other person under the d

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-238-3">(3)</ref> applies in a case where a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defendant" eId="term-the-defendant">the defendant</term>”) has been charged

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>It is a defence for the defendant to prove that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-238-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the defendant’s business is to publish or arrange for the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the defendant’s business is to publish or arrange for the publication of advertisements,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the defendant received the advertisement for publication in the ordinary course of business, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the defendant did not know and had no reason to suspect that its publication would amount to the offence with which the defendant is charged.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A defendant is not entitled to rely on the defence provided by subsection <ref href="#section-238-1">(1)</ref> by reason of the matters referred to in <ref href="#section-238-1-a">paragra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the defendant has served on the prosecutor a notice in writing giving such information as was then in the defendant’s possession identifying, or assisting in the identificati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the notice is served on the prosecutor at least seven clear days before the hearing of the proceedings or, in Scotland, at least seven clear days before the trial diet.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-238-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-238-3">(3)</ref>, “advertisement”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-238-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>means anything published (in any form)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>means anything published (in any form) for the purpose of promoting a product to the public or a section of the public, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-238-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>includes a catalogue, a circular and a price list.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239"><num>239</num><heading>Offences: criminal liability of others</heading><subsection eId="section-239-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsections <ref href="#section-239-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-239-3">(3)</ref>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsections <ref href="#section-239-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-239-3">(3)</ref> apply where a trader—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-239-1-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>commits an offence under subsection (1), (2), (3), (6) or (7) of section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would have committed an offence under that subsection but for a defence under section <ref href="#section-238">238</ref>,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-2"><num>(2)</num><content>P commits the offence (whether or not P is a trader and whether or not P’s act or omission is a commercial practice).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-3"><num>(3)</num><content>P may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref> whether or not proceedings are taken against the trader.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In other provisions of this Chapter (including the rest of this section), references to an offence under subsection (1), (2), (3), (6) or (7) of section <ref href="#section-237">237</re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> committed by a body corporate is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-239-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to any neglect on the part of an officer,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection <ref href="#section-239-5">(5)</ref> applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection wit

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> committed by a Scottish partnership is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-239-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to any neglect on the part of a partner,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In other provisions of this Chapter, references to an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> include references to an offence under that section by virtue of subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-239-5">(5)</ref> a reference to an officer of a body corporate includes a reference to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-239-9-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-239-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person purporting to act as a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-239-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-239-7">(7)</ref>, a reference to a partner includes a person purporting to act as a partner.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-240"><num>240</num><heading>Penalty for offences</heading><intro>A person guilty of an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> is liable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-240-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-240-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-240-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-240-c"><num>(c)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine (or both).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-241"><num>241</num><heading>Time limit for prosecution</heading><subsection eId="section-241-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>No proceedings for an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> may be commenced after

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-241-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>No proceedings for an offence under section <ref href="#section-237">237</ref> may be commenced after the earlier of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-241-1-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-241-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the date of the commission of the offence, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-241-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the end of the period of 1 year beginning with the date of discovery of the offence by the prosecutor.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-241-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-241-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-241-1-b">(b)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-241-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-241-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a certificate signed by or on behalf of the prosecutor and stating the date on which the prosecutor discovered the offence is conclusive evidence of that fact, and</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-241-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a certificate stating that matter and purporting to be so signed is to be treated as so signed unless the contrary is proved.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-miscellaneous"><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-242"><num>242</num><head

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242"><num>242</num><heading>Powers to amend this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-242-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule 20</ref> (commerc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule 20</ref> (commercial practices which are in all circumstances considered unfair) so as to—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add a description of a commercial practice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>remove a description of a commercial practice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>amend a description of a commercial practice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-2"><num>(2)</num><content>If regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-242-1">(1)</ref> amend <ref href="#schedule-20">Schedule 20</ref> so as to add a description of a commercial practice, the regulation

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend section <ref href="#section-232">232</ref><ref href="#section-232-7">(7)</ref> (rights of redress: prohibited practices) so as to—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add further commercial practices that are unfair under this Chapter to the list of prohibited practices;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>remove from the list of prohibited practices any commercial practices that have been added by regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend section <ref href="#section-230">230</ref><ref href="#section-230-2">(2)</ref> (material information in respect of an invitation to purchas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add descriptions of information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>modify descriptions of information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-242-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>remove descriptions of information added by regulations under this subsection.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-242-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-243"><num>243</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-243-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-243-2">(2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-243-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-243-2">(2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-243-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Crown is not criminally liable as a result of anything in this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-243-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-243-2">(2)</ref> does not affect the application of any provision of this Chapter in relation to persons in the public service of the Crown.</content>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-244"><num>244</num><heading>Validity of agreements</heading><content>Except as resulting from a consumer’s rights of redress under this Chapter, a contract or any other agreement is not void or unenforceable by reason

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-interpretation"><heading>Interpretation</heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-245"><num>245</num><heading>Meaning of “transactional decision”</heading><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-transactional-decision" eId="term-transactional-decision">transactional decision</term>” means any

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-245-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the purchase or supply of a product (including whether, how or on what terms to make the purchase or supply);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-245-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the retention, disposal or withdrawal of a product (including whether, how or on what terms to retain or dispose of it);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-245-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the exercise of contractual rights in relation to a product (including whether, how or on what terms to exercise such rights).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246"><num>246</num><heading>Meaning of “average consumer”: general</heading><subsection eId="section-246-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section provides for how references to the average consumer are to be read for the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section provides for how references to the average consumer are to be read for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The average consumer is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-246-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>reasonably well informed,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-246-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>reasonably well informed,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-246-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>reasonably observant, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-246-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>reasonably circumspect.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The average consumer is to be treated as not knowing information in relation to a commercial practice where such information has been concealed by the trader (even if the average consum

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where a commercial practice is directed at a particular group, the average consumer is an average member of that group (and the attributes of the average consumer in subsection <ref hre

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-246-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This section is subject to <ref href="#section-247">section 247</ref>.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-247"><num>247</num><heading>Meaning of “average consumer”: vulnerable persons</heading><subsection eId="section-247-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-247-2">(2)</ref> applies where a group of con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-247-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-247-2">(2)</ref> applies where a group of consumers is particularly vulnerable to a commercial practice in a way that the trader could reasonably be expec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-247-2"><num>(2)</num><content>References in this Chapter to the average consumer, so far as relating to cases to which this subsection applies, are to be read as references to an average member of the group mentione

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-247-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-247-1">(1)</ref>, the reference to a group of consumers being particularly vulnerable to a commercial practice—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is a reference to the members of the group being particularly vulnerable to the commercial practice causing them to take a transactional decision that they would not have tak

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>includes a reference to a group of consumers being vulnerable to a practice because of the product to which it relates.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-247-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-247-1">(1)</ref>, a group of consumers may be vulnerable as a result of (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>their age;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>their physical or mental health;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>their credulity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-247-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the circumstances they are in.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-248"><num>248</num><heading>Meaning of “product”</heading><subsection eId="section-248-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” means—</intro><leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-248-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter, “<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-248-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>goods;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-248-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>goods;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-248-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a service;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-248-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>digital content.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-248-2"><num>(2)</num><content>For the purposes of this Chapter, a trader agreeing to the full or partial settlement of a consumer’s liabilities or purported liabilities in return for the consumer meeting a demand fo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-249"><num>249</num><heading>General interpretation</heading><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business">business</term>” includes—

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-250"><num>250</num><heading>Index of defined terms</heading><content>In this Chapter, the expressions listed

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-consequential-amendments-and-transitional-provision"><heading>Consequential amendments and tr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-251"><num>251</num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-251-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c000

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-251-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2008/1277">S.I. 2008/1277</ref>) are revoked.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-251-2"><num>(2)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-21">Schedule 21</ref> contains further consequential amendments relating to this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-252"><num>252</num><heading>Transitional and saving provision relating to this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-252-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter applies only in relation to an act or omission which t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-252-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter applies only in relation to an act or omission which takes place on or after the commencement date.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-252-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CPUTR 2008 continue to have effect in relation to any act or omission which takes place before the commencement date.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-252-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-the-commencement-date" eId="term-the-commencement-date">the commencement date</term>” means—

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-4-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Subscription

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-introduction"><heading>Introduction</heading><section eId="section-253"><num>253</num><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253"><num>253</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-253-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-253-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>imposes duties on traders

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-253-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>imposes duties on traders in relation to subscription contracts,</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-253-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>imposes duties on traders in relation to subscription contracts,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-253-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provides rights for consumers if those duties are breached, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-253-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provides rights for consumers to cancel subscription contracts during cooling-off periods.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-254">254</ref> and <ref href="#section-255">255</ref> set out what is a “<term refersTo="#term-subscription-contract" eId="term-subscription-contract">subsc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-256">256</ref> to <ref href="#section-261">261</ref> impose duties on traders in relation to subscription contracts.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-262">262</ref> and <ref href="#section-263">263</ref> provide rights for consumers to cancel subscription contracts if traders breach those duties.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-264">264</ref> to <ref href="#section-266">266</ref> provide rights for consumers to cancel subscription contracts during cooling-off periods.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref> confers powers to make further provision about the cancellation of subscription contracts under this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-268">268</ref> to <ref href="#section-271">271</ref> make provision for the offence of failing to provide information about cooling-off rights.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-253-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Sections <ref href="#section-272">272</ref> to <ref href="#section-281">281</ref> contain miscellaneous provisions in relation to this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-254"><num>254</num><heading>Meaning of “subscription contract”</heading><subsection eId="section-254-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a subscription contract is a contract between a trader and

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-254-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a subscription contract is a contract between a trader and a consumer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-254-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>fo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the supply of goods, services or digital content by the trader to the consumer in exchange for payment by the consumer,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to which either or both of subsections <ref href="#section-254-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-254-3">(3)</ref> apply, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>which is not an excluded contract (see section <ref href="#section-255">255</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-254-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This subsection applies to a contract if it contains terms which have the effect of providing—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-254-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for an autom

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for an automatically recurring, or continuing, supply of goods, services or digital content to the consumer for an indefinite period or a fixed period,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for the consumer to automatically incur liability for each supply, or recurring liabilities for the continuing supply, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a right for the consumer to bring the contract to an end.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-254-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>This subsection applies to a contract if it contains terms which have the effect of providing—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-254-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for a supply

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for a supply of goods, services or digital content to a consumer free of charge, or at a rate specified in the contract (the “original rate”), for a period specified in the c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for the consumer to become automatically liable for payments, or payments at a rate higher than the original rate, for supplies after that period (including where the trader

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a right for the consumer to bring the contract to an end before such liability is incurred.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-254-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this Chapter, references to a consumer’s right to bring a subscription contract to an end are references to a right provided under the contract which—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a contract for a fixed period, may be exercised to bring the contract to an end before the end of the fixed period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-254-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any case, may be exercised without the consumer incurring any penalty which is more than nominal,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255"><num>255</num><heading>Excluded contracts</heading><subsection eId="section-255-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract is an excluded contract for the purposes of this Chapter if, and to the extent that, it is of a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract is an excluded contract for the purposes of this Chapter if, and to the extent that, it is of a description set out in <ref href="#schedule-22">Schedule 22</ref>.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-22">Schedule 22</ref> so as to add, remove or modify a description of a contract.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-255-2">(2)</ref> includes power to provide for a contract to be an excluded contract—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-255-3-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-255-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>generally for the purposes of this Chapter, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-255-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>only for such purposes of this Chapter as are specified.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-255-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-255-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>See <ref href="#section-275">section 275</ref><ref href="#section-275-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-275-8">(8)</ref> for how this Chapter applies in relation to a contract that—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-255-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>was an excluded contract at the time it was entered into, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-255-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on subsequently ceasing to be an excluded contract, becomes a subscription contract.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-duties-of-traders"><heading>Duties of traders</heading><section eId="section-256"><num>256</n

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256"><num>256</num><heading>Pre-contract information</heading><subsection eId="section-256-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before a trader enters into a subscription contract with a consumer, the trader must—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before a trader enters into a subscription contract with a consumer, the trader must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-256-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give to the consumer

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give to the consumer the information set out in <ref href="#schedule-23-part-1">Part 1</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-23">Schedule 23</ref> (“key pre-contract information”), a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>give, or make available, to the consumer the information set out in <ref href="#schedule-23-part-2">Part 2</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-23">Schedule 23</ref> (“full pre-cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The duty imposed by subsection <ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref> must be carried out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-256-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as close in time t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as close in time to entering into the contract as is practicable,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-256-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-256-4">(4)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in accordance with any other requirements specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Key pre-contract information must be given under subsection <ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-a">(a)</ref> in accordance with the following requirements—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it must all be given together;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it must be given separately from the full pre-contract information and any other information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in relation to a contract entered into in person, it must be given in writing and on a durable medium;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in relation to a contract entered into online and remotely (but not orally), it must be given in writing and in such a way that the consumer is not required to take any steps

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>in relation to a contract entered into orally and remotely, it must be given orally.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Full pre-contract information must be given, or made available, under subsection <ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-b">(b)</ref> in accordance with the followin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it must all be given, or made available, together;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to a contract entered into in person, it must be given in writing and on a durable medium.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The duty under subsection <ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-b">(b)</ref> to give, or make available, full pre-contract information applies in relation to the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, information is made available to a consumer only if the consumer can reasonably be expected to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-256-6-a"><nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>know how to access it, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>be able to access it;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-256-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to a contract being entered into in person are references to i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to a contract being entered into in person are references to it being entered into in the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-256-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>references to a contract being entered into remotely are references to it being entered into without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer.</c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Parts <ref href="#schedule-23-part-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-23-part-2">2</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-23">Schedule 23</ref> s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-256-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-256-8">(8)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257"><num>257</num><heading>Pre-contract information: additional requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-257-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections <ref href="#section-257-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-257

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections <ref href="#section-257-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-257-3">(3)</ref> apply in relation to a subscription contract entered into online.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The trader must ensure that the final step which the consumer is required to take to enter into the contract involves the consumer expressly acknowledging that the contract imposes an o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The trader must ensure that the information mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-257-4">(4)</ref> is given to a consumer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-257-3-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in writing and in such a way that the consumer is not required to take any steps to read the information, other than the steps the consumer must take to enter into the contra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in accordance with any other requirement specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-257-3">(3)</ref> is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-257-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether there are any re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether there are any restrictions on the delivery of the product to be supplied under the contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>which means of payment are accepted in relation to the product.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If the trader does not comply with subsection <ref href="#section-257-2">(2)</ref>, the consumer is not bound by the subscription contract.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-257-7">(7)</ref> applies in relation to a subscription contract entered into orally and remotely.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>If a trader contacts the consumer, the trader must, from the outset, disclose—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-257-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader’s identity,</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the trader’s identity,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where applicable, the identity of the person on whose behalf the trader is making contact, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the commercial purpose of making contact with the consumer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In cases where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-257-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the contract has been entered into in person, and</content></level><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the contract has been entered into in person, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the consumer has signed the contract,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-257-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In cases where full pre-contract information has not been given under section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-b">(b)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where goods are to be supplied under the contract, before the supply of any goods;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-257-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where services are to be supplied under the contract, before the supply of any service.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258"><num>258</num><heading>Reminder notices</heading><subsection eId="section-258-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader enters into a subscription contract with a consumer that does not include a concessionary peri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader enters into a subscription contract with a consumer that does not include a concessionary period, the trader must give to the consumer a notice (referred to in this Chapt

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-six-month-period" eId="term-relevant-six-month-period">relevant six-month period</term>” for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-258-1">(1)</r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period of 6 months beginning with the day after the day on which the contract was entered into, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each subsequent period of 6 months beginning with the day after the day on which the consumer last became liable for a renewal payment in respect of which a reminder notice w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where a trader enters into a subscription contract with a consumer that includes a concessionary period, the trader must give to the consumer a reminder notice in respect of—</intro><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first renewal payment for which the consumer will become liable under the contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each subsequent renewal payment that relates to the end of a relevant six-month period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-six-month-period" eId="term-relevant-six-month-period">relevant six-month period</term>” for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-258-3">(3)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A renewal payment “relates” to the end of a relevant six-month period for the purposes of subsections <ref href="#section-258-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-258-3">(3)</ref> if—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is the last (or only) renewal payment for which the consumer becomes liable during that period, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in a case where the consumer does not become liable for any renewal payment during that period, it is the first renewal payment for which the consumer becomes liable after th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-6"><num>(6)</num><content>For the purposes of this section a subscription contract includes a concessionary period if it is a contract to which section <ref href="#section-254">254</ref><ref href="#section-254-3

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this Chapter, a “<term refersTo="#term-renewal-payment" eId="term-renewal-payment">renewal payment</term>”, in relation to a subscription contract, means a payment for which the cons

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref> contains further provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-258-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the contents of reminder notic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the contents of reminder notices,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the times at which they must be given, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>how they must be given.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the requirements imposed by this section and section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>not to apply in relation to specified descriptions of traders or contracts;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-258-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to apply subject to modifications in relation to specified descriptions of traders or contracts.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-258-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-258-9">(9)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259"><num>259</num><heading>Content and timing etc of reminder notices</heading><subsection eId="section-259-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A reminder notice must contain—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-259-1-a"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A reminder notice must contain—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-259-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the information set out in <ref href="#schedule-23-part-3">Part 3</ref> of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the information set out in <ref href="#schedule-23-part-3">Part 3</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-23">Schedule 23</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other information required by regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-1-b">(b)</ref>,<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A reminder notice must be given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-259-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-259-3">(3)</ref> to <re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-259-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-259-8">(8)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in such a way that the information referred to in <ref href="#section-259-1">subsection (1)</ref> is more prominent than any other information given to the consumer at the sa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in accordance with any other requirements specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A reminder notice must be given within the period specified by the trader for the purposes of this section in the key pre-contract information given to the consumer in relation to the c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A period specified in key pre-contract information for the purposes of this section must be a period in advance of the last cancellation date which is reasonable for the purposes of—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>informing the consumer that they will soon become liable for the renewal payment to which the notice relates, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>enabling the consumer to decide whether to bring the subscription contract to an end before incurring that liability (and to take the necessary steps to do so).</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The “<term refersTo="#term-last-cancellation-date" eId="term-last-cancellation-date">last cancellation date</term>”, in relation to a reminder notice, means the last day on which the co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where subsection <ref href="#section-259-7">(7)</ref> applies, in addition to giving a reminder notice in accordance with subsection (3), an additional reminder notice must be given—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prior to the notice given in accordance with subsection (3), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at a time which is reasonable for the purpose of providing additional notification to the consumer that they will soon become liable for the renewal payment to which the noti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>This subsection applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-259-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer will not become liable for a further renewal payment until afte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer will not become liable for a further renewal payment until after the end of the 12-month period, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-259-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the consumer will not become liable for any further renewal payment but the contract continues beyond the end of the 12-month period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-259-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-259-7">(7)</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-12-month-period" eId="term-12-month-period">12-month period</term>” means the period of 12 months beginnin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260"><num>260</num><heading>Arrangements for consumers to exercise right to end contract</heading><subsection eId="section-260-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader must make arrangements to enable a consumer to exercise a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader must make arrangements to enable a consumer to exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-260-1-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-260-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a way which is straightforward, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-260-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>without having to take any steps which are not reasonably necessary for bringing the contract to an end.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A consumer may, alternatively, exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end by notifying the trader in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-260-6">(6)</ref> tha

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A consumer may exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end at any time permitted by regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In relation to a subscription contract entered into online, arrangements under subsection <ref href="#section-260-1">(1)</ref> must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-260-4-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-260-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enable a consumer to bring the contract to an end online, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-260-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>ensure that instructions for doing so are displayed online in a place or places that a consumer seeking to end the contract is likely to find them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Arrangements under this section must comply with any other requirements specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-260-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A notification under subsection <ref href="#section-260-2">(2)</ref> may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to bring the contract to an end.</p

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261"><num>261</num><heading>Duties of trader on cancellation or end of subscription contract</heading><subsection eId="section-261-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where a consumer—</intro><level class=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where a consumer—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-261-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has exercised a right under this Chapter to cancel a subscription co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has exercised a right under this Chapter to cancel a subscription contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>has exercised a right to bring a subscription contract to an end.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The trader must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-261-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the consumer a notice acknowledging that fact (referred to in this Chapter as an “end

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the consumer a notice acknowledging that fact (referred to in this Chapter as an “end of contract notice”), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if an overpayment has been received by the trader from the consumer, refund that overpayment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An end of contract notice must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-261-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the date on which the contract was or will be cancelled or on which

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the date on which the contract was or will be cancelled or on which it came, or will come, to an end, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other information required by regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-1-b">(b)</ref>.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An end of contract notice must be given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-261-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-261-5">(5)</ref>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-261-5">(5)</ref>,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in writing on a durable medium, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in accordance with any other requirements specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>An end of contract notice must be given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-261-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>before the end of such period as may be specified in regulations u

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>before the end of such period as may be specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-261-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>if no such period is specified—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-261-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in the case of a consumer exercising a right mentioned in subs

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-261-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in the case of a consumer exercising a right mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-261-1">(1)</ref> by giving a notification online, before the end of the period of 2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-261-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in a case where the consumer exercises such a right by giving a notification in any other way, before the end of the period of 3 working days beginning with the day after

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-261-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-261-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-261-2-b">(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-overpayment" eId="term-overpayment">overpayment</term>”, in relation to a

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-rights-of-consumers-to-cancel-contract-for-breach"><heading>Rights of consumers to cancel con

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-262"><num>262</num><heading>Terms implied into contracts</heading><intro>A trader’s compliance with the following duties is an implied term in every subscription contract—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-a">(a)</ref> (key pre-contract information);</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-256-1-b">(b)</ref> (full pre-contract information);</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-258">258</ref> (reminder notices);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref><ref href="#section-259-4">(4)</ref> to specify in key pre-contract information a reasonable period for the giving

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-260">260</ref><ref href="#section-260-1">(1) </ref>(arrangements for consumer to end contract);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-262-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the duties set out in section <ref href="#section-261">261</ref><ref href="#section-261-2">(2)</ref> (end or cancellation of subscription contract).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263"><num>263</num><heading>Right to cancel for breach of implied term</heading><subsection eId="section-263-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a trader is in breach of the term implied into a subscri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a trader is in breach of the term implied into a subscription contract by section <ref href="#section-262">262</ref><ref href="#section-262-a">(a)</ref>, <ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The consumer has the right to cancel the contract.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The right is exercisable by the consumer notifying the trader in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-263-4">(4)</ref> that the consumer is cancelling the contract.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A notification under subsection <ref href="#section-263-3">(3)</ref> may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to cancel the contract.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A subscription contract is cancelled from the time the notification is given.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where a subscription contract is cancelled under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-263-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cancellation ends both the trader’s and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-263-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cancellation ends both the trader’s and the consumer’s obligations to perform the contract in respect of any rights or liabilities that would arise (but for the cancellat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-263-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the consumer’s liability for payments that have arisen under the contract is extinguished to any extent set out in regulations under section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-263-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other provision made under those regulations in relation to the treatment of goods, services or digital content supplied under a cancelled subscription contract applies.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-7"><num>(7)</num><content>No penalty or charge may be imposed on a consumer for cancelling a subscription contract under subsection <ref href="#section-263-2">(2)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-263-8"><num>(8)</num><content>For further provision about the exercise of a right to cancel under this section, see section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref>.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-coolingoff-rights"><heading>Cooling-off rights</heading><section eId="section-264"><num>264</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264"><num>264</num><heading>Right to cancel during cooling-off periods</heading><subsection eId="section-264-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A consumer has the right to cancel a subscription contract during—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A consumer has the right to cancel a subscription contract during—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-264-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the initial cooling-off period, and<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the initial cooling-off period, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any renewal cooling-off period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The right conferred by subsection <ref href="#section-264-1">(1)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-264-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is exercisable in any circumstances

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is exercisable in any circumstances, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not be subject to any conditions other than those set out in or under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The right is exercisable by the consumer notifying the trader in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-264-4">(4)</ref> that the consumer is cancelling the contract.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A notification under subsection <ref href="#section-264-3">(3)</ref> may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to cancel the contract.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A subscription contract is cancelled from the time that such a notification is given.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where a subscription contract is cancelled under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-264-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cancellation ends both the consumer’s an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the cancellation ends both the consumer’s and the trader’s obligations to perform the contract in respect of any rights or liabilities that would arise (but for the cancellat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the consumer’s liability for payments that have arisen under the contract is extinguished to any extent set out in regulations under section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-264-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other provision made under those regulations in relation to the treatment of goods, services or digital content supplied under a cancelled subscription contract applies.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-7"><num>(7)</num><content>No penalty or charge may be imposed on a consumer for cancelling a subscription contract under subsection <ref href="#section-264-1">(1)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-264-8"><num>(8)</num><content>For further provision about the exercise of a right to cancel under this section, see section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref>.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265"><num>265</num><heading>Meaning of “initial cooling-off period” and “renewal cooling-off period”</heading><subsection eId="section-265-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter, the “<term refersTo="#term-initial-coo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter, the “<term refersTo="#term-initial-cooling-off-period" eId="term-initial-cooling-off-period">initial cooling-off period</term>”, in relation to a subscription contract, m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>beginning with the day the contract is entered into, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>ending—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-265-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in the case of a contract under which goods are supplied, at the end of the period of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-265-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in the case of a contract under which goods are supplied, at the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day after the day on which the consumer receives the first

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-265-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in any other case, at the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day after the day on which the contract is entered into.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Chapter, a “<term refersTo="#term-renewal-cooling-off-period" eId="term-renewal-cooling-off-period">renewal cooling-off period</term>”, in relation to a subscription contract, mea

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>beginning with the day on which a relevant renewal of the contract occurs, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>ending at the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day after that day.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A “relevant renewal” of a subscription contract occurs for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-265-2">(2)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-265-3-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>when the consumer becomes liable under the contract for a first renewal payment following the end of a concessionary period, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>at any time when the consumer becomes liable under the contract for a renewal payment and either—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-265-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-265-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the consumer will not become liable for the next renewal payment until after the end of the 12-month period, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-265-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the consumer will not become liable for any further renewal payment but the contract continues beyond the end of the 12-month period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-265-3">(3)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-265-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (a), “<term refersTo="#term-concessionary-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (a), “<term refersTo="#term-concessionary-period" eId="term-concessionary-period">concessionary period</term>” means a period of time mentioned in section <ref h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-265-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in paragraph (b), the “<term refersTo="#term-12-month-period" eId="term-12-month-period">12-month period</term>” means the period of 12 months beginning with the day before t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-265-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-265-1-b">(b)</ref><ref href="#section-265-1-b-i">(i)</ref>, the first supply of goods under a subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-265-6"><num>(6)</num><content>This section is subject to such extensions of a cooling-off period as may be provided for by regulations under section <ref href="#section-267">267</ref>(1)(c).</content></subsectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-266"><num>266</num><heading>Cooling-off notice</heading><subsection eId="section-266-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In relation to each renewal cooling-off period, a trader must give the consumer a notice (referred to in th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-266-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In relation to each renewal cooling-off period, a trader must give the consumer a notice (referred to in this Chapter as a “cooling-off notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-266-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A cooling-off notice must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-266-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the subscription contract is continuing,</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the subscription contract is continuing,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the consumer has a right to cancel the subscription contract during the cooling-off period to which the notice relates,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>when that period begins and ends,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>how the consumer may exercise the right to cancel,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>if the consumer may lose the right, the circumstances under which that will happen,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-f"><num>(f)</num><intro>the consequences of the consumer exercising the right, including—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-266-2-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any refund the consumer may

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-266-2-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any refund the consumer may be entitled to,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-266-2-f-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any reason that refund might be diminished, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-266-2-f-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in respect of a contract for the supply of goods, whether the consumer will be responsible for returning those goods to the trader, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>any other information required by regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-1-b">(b)</ref>.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-266-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A cooling-off notice must be given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-266-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the first day of the renewal cooling-off period to which it relates

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the first day of the renewal cooling-off period to which it relates or as soon as reasonably practicable after that day,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>separately from the giving of any other information, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-266-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in accordance with any other requirements specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-cancellation-of-contracts-under-this-chapter-further-provision"><heading>Cancellation of cont

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267"><num>267</num><heading>Cancellation of subscription contract: further provision</heading><subsection eId="section-267-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</intro><l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-267-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about the exercise of the rights of a consumer to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about the exercise of the rights of a consumer to cancel a subscription contract under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>about the consequences that follow a consumer exercising such rights;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>extending a cooling-off period in such cases, and to such extent, as the regulations may specify.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-267-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-267-1-a">(a)</ref> may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-267-2-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring a right to cancel to be exercised before the end of a specified period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>imposing other conditions or restrictions on the exercise of a right to cancel (for example, provision that a consumer may lose the right to cancel a subscription contract du

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-267-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-267-1-b">(b)</ref> may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-267-3-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>setting out the extent to which a consumer’s liability for payments that have arisen under a cancelled subscription contract is extinguished;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>as a consequence of provision made under paragraph <ref href="#section-267-3-a">(a)</ref>, requiring a trader to refund a consumer for payments the consumer has made under th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>treating the consumer as having paid for goods, services or digital content received under a cancelled subscription contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about the trader’s right to recover goods or digital content that have been supplied under a cancelled subscription contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-3-e"><num>(e)</num><intro>setting out the consequences of a consumer—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-267-3-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>bringing a subscription contract to an end at a ti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-267-3-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>bringing a subscription contract to an end at a time when the consumer has one or more rights to cancel the contract under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-267-3-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>cancelling a subscription contract at a time when the consumer has more than one right to cancel the contract under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Provision under <ref href="#section-267-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-267-3-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-267-3-b">(b)</ref> may secure the result (for example, in cas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the consumer remains liable (partly or fully) for payments falling due before the cancellation of the contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the consumer is entitled to a reduced or no refund.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-267-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-267-3-e">(e)</ref><ref href="#section-267-3-e-ii">(ii)</ref> must secure the result that, unless the c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-267-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-267-1-c">(c)</ref>, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The following regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-267-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first regulation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first regulations to be made under this section;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-267-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other regulations under this section that include provision within <ref href="#section-267-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-267-1-c">(c)</ref>.</content></l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-267-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-267-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-offence-of-failing-to-provide-information-about-coolingoff-rights"><heading>Offence of failin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268"><num>268</num><heading>Offence of failing to provide information about initial cooling-off rights</heading><subsection eId="section-268-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader commits an offence if the trader—</intro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader commits an offence if the trader—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-268-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enters into an off-premises subscription contract, and</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enters into an off-premises subscription contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>fails to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-268-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>give the consumer the information listed in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-268-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>give the consumer the information listed in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-11">11</ref><ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-11-a">(a)</ref> of <ref href="#schedul

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-268-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>give, or make available, the information set out in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-21">21</ref> of that Schedule in accordance with section <ref href="#secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Subsections <ref href="#section-268-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-268-4">(4)</ref> apply where a trader—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-268-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>commits an offence under subsection <ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would have committed an offence under that subsection but for a defence under section <ref href="#section-269">269</ref>,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-3"><num>(3)</num><content>P commits the offence (whether or not P is a trader).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-4"><num>(4)</num><content>P may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-268-3">(3)</ref> whether or not proceedings are taken against the trader.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section, an “<term refersTo="#term-off-premises-subscription-contract" eId="term-off-premises-subscription-contract">off-premises subscription contract</term>” means a subscriptio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>entered into in person, in a place which is not the business premises of the trader,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>entered into by any means immediately after the consumer was individually and personally addressed by the trader in person in a place which is not the business premises of th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>entered into during an excursion organised by the trader with the aim or effect of promoting and selling goods or services to the consumer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-268-5">(5)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-business-premises" eId="term-business-premises">business premises</term>”, in relation to a trader, means—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any immovable retail premises where the activity of the trader is carried out on a permanent basis, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-268-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any movable retail premises where the activity of the trader is carried out on a usual basis.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-268-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In other provisions of this Chapter, references to an offence under subsection <ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> include references to an offence under that subsection by virtue of s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-269"><num>269</num><heading>Defence of due diligence</heading><subsection eId="section-269-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>It is a defence for a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defendant" eId="term-the-defendant">the defend

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-269-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>It is a defence for a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defendant" eId="term-the-defendant">the defendant</term>”) charged with an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-269-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>that the commission of the offence was due to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-269-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the act or omission of another person, or</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-269-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the act or omission of another person, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-269-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>reliance on information given by another person, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-269-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the defendant took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of such an offence by the defendant or any other person under the d

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-269-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A defendant is not entitled to rely on the defence provided by subsection <ref href="#section-269-1">(1)</ref> without the permission of the court unless—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-269-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the defendant has served on the prosecutor a notice in writing giving such information as was then in the defendant’s possession identifying, or assisting in the identificati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-269-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the notice is served on the prosecutor at least seven clear days before the hearing of the proceedings or, in Scotland, at least seven clear days before the trial diet.</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270"><num>270</num><heading>Offences by officers of a body corporate etc</heading><subsection eId="section-270-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-2

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> committed by a body corporate is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to any neglect on the officer’s part,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-270-1">(1)</ref> a reference to an officer of a body corporate includes a reference to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-270-2-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person purporting to act as a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection <ref href="#section-270-1">(1)</ref> applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection wit

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> committed by a Scottish partnership is proved—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-270-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be attributable to any neglect on the part of a partner,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-270-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-270-4">(4)</ref>, a reference to a partner includes a person purporting to act as a partner.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271"><num>271</num><heading>Penalty for offence and enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-271-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person who is guilty of an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref hr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person who is guilty of an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> is liable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-271-1-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-271-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on summary conviction in England Wales, to a fine;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-271-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It is the duty of every local weights and measures authority in Great Britain to enforce section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> in its area.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271-3"><num>(3)</num><content>It is the duty of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland to enforce section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> in Northern Ireland.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271-4"><num>(4)</num><content>No proceedings for an offence under section <ref href="#section-268">268</ref><ref href="#section-268-1">(1)</ref> may be instituted in England and Wales except by or on behalf of a loc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-271-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-271-2">(2)</ref> authorises any local weights and measures authority in Great Britain to bring proceedings in Scotland for an offence.</con

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-general-and-miscellaneous-provision"><heading>General and miscellaneous provision</heading><s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272"><num>272</num><heading>Information and notices: timing and burden of proof</heading><subsection eId="section-272-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where a trader gives any information or notice under this Chapter by email, by a message sent online, or by any other means of electronic communication, the information or notice is to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-272-2">(2)</ref> applies even if the consumer does not receive the communication where the reason for that is beyond the control of the trader.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-272-5">(5)</ref> applies for the purposes of determining whether a consumer has—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-272-4-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>given notice that the consumer is cancelling a subscription contract in exercise of a right conferred by this Chapter within the period of time specified for the consumer to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>given notice that the consumer is bringing a subscription contract to an end within a period of time, or before a date, specified or described in the contract as the period d

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The consumer is to be treated as having given notice within the required period, or before the specified date, if the communication by which the notice is given is sent before the end o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The burden of proof lies with the trader in any dispute between the trader and a consumer as to whether information or a notice has been given by the trader to the consumer in accordanc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The burden of proof lies with the consumer in any dispute between the consumer and a trader as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-272-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the consumer has notified the trader that the consumer is bringing to an end, or cancelling, a subscription contract in accordance with this Chapter;</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>when the consumer gave such notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-272-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Any information that a trader gives to a consumer under this Chapter must be given in clear and plain language and</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-272-8-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if given in writing, be in a legible form;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-272-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if given orally, be audible and comprehensible.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-273"><num>273</num><heading>Terms of a subscription contract which are of no effect</heading><subsection eId="section-273-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any term of a subscription contract that is in contravention of this C

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-273-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any term of a subscription contract that is in contravention of this Chapter is, to that extent, of no effect (including any term that seeks to exclude or restrict a trader’s liability

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-273-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In cases to which this subsection applies, any term of a subscription contract which seeks to impose on a consumer liability for a renewal payment before the day on which the contract r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-273-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-273-2">(2)</ref> applies to cases of a description specified in regulations under section <ref href="#section-277">277</ref><ref href="#section-277-1">(1)

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-274"><num>274</num><heading>Other remedies for breach by trader</heading><subsection eId="section-274-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in this Chapter is to be taken as limiting the taking of any other remedies availa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-274-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in this Chapter is to be taken as limiting the taking of any other remedies available to a consumer for breach of any term (whether express, implied by section <ref href="#secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-274-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Those other remedies may be sought—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-274-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in addition to the rights conferred on the consumer by this Chapter (bu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in addition to the rights conferred on the consumer by this Chapter (but not so as to recover twice for the same loss), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>instead of the exercise of any of those rights by the consumer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-274-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Those other remedies include any of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-274-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>claiming damages;</content></level><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>claiming damages;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>seeking specific performance;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>seeking an order for specific implement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>relying on the breach against a claim by the trader under the contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-274-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>for breach of a term, exercising a right to treat the contract at an end.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275"><num>275</num><heading>Application of this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-275-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-275-2">(2)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-275-2">(2)</ref> applies if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-275-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the law of a country or territory other than th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the law of a country or territory other than the United Kingdom or any part of the United Kingdom is chosen by the parties to be applicable to a subscription contract, but</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the contract has a close connection with the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-2"><num>(2)</num><content>This Chapter applies in relation to the contract despite that choice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-3"><num>(3)</num><content>This Chapter does not apply in relation to contracts entered into before section <ref href="#section-254">254</ref> comes into force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsections <ref href="#section-275-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#section-275-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-275-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a tr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a trader enters into a contract that is an excluded contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>but for it being an excluded contract, the contract would have been a subscription contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>on a later day (the “relevant day”), the contract ceases to be an excluded contract and, accordingly, becomes a subscription contract.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>This Chapter applies to the contract with the following modifications—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-275-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections <ref href="#section-256">25

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections <ref href="#section-256">256</ref> and <ref href="#section-257">257</ref> (pre-contract information) do not apply;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>section <ref href="#section-258">258</ref> (reminder notices) applies as if—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-275-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in subsection <re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in subsection <ref href="#section-258-1">(1)</ref>, the reference to a trader entering into a subscription contract with a consumer that does not involve a concessionary pe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the reference in subsection <ref href="#section-258-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-258-2-a">(a)</ref> to the day that the contract was entered into were a reference to t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>subsections <ref href="#section-258-3">(3)</ref>, <ref href="#section-258-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-258-6">(6)</ref> were omitted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-259">259</ref> (content and timing etc of reminder notices) applies as if, in subsections <ref href="#section-259-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro>section <ref href="#section-262">262</ref> (terms implied into contracts) applies as if—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-275-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in paragraph <ref href="#section-262-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the duty set out in section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-1">(1)</ref><ref h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#section-262-b">(b)</ref> was omitted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-275-5-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in paragraph <ref href="#section-262-d">(d)</ref>, the reference to pre-contract information were a reference to the information given under subsection <ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><ref href="#section-264">section 264</ref> (right to cancel during cooling-off periods) applies as if subsection <ref href="#section-264-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-264-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-6"><num>(6)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the relevant day, and in any event before the end of 12 months beginning with that day, the trader must give to the consumer key pre-contract inf

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Information is excluded by this subsection if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-275-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it relates to the initial cooling-off period under the contr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it relates to the initial cooling-off period under the contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it relates to a period mentioned in section <ref href="#section-254">254</ref><ref href="#section-254-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-254-3-a">(a)</ref> (initial concessionar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-275-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>For the purposes of the duty under subsection <ref href="#section-275-6">(6)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-275-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is irrelevant whethe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is irrelevant whether any of the information required has already been given to the consumer before the relevant day,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-256">256</ref><ref href="#section-256-5">(5)</ref> applies as it applies for the purposes of the duty under section <ref href="#section-256">256</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-275-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-23-paragraph-13">13</ref> of Schedule <ref href="#schedule-23">23</ref> is to be ignored.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-276"><num>276</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-276-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-276-2">(2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-276-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-276-2">(2)</ref>, this Chapter binds the Crown.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-276-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Crown is not criminally liable as a result of anything in this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-276-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-276-2">(2)</ref> does not affect the application of any provision of this Chapter in relation to persons in the public service of the Crown.</content>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-277"><num>277</num><heading>Power to make further provision in connection with this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-277-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-277-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-277-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how and when information or a notice that a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-277-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how and when information or a notice that a trader is required to give to a consumer under this Chapter may or must be given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-277-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>about the information that is to be contained in a notice given under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-277-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>about the arrangements that a trader must make under section <ref href="#section-260">260</ref> to enable a consumer to exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-277-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>specifying the period of time within which the refund of an overpayment must be made under section <ref href="#section-261">261</ref><ref href="#section-261-2">(2)</ref><ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-277-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>specifying descriptions of cases for the purposes of section <ref href="#section-273">273</ref><ref href="#section-273-2">(2)</ref> (and about the day on which a contract ren

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-277-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-277-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-277-1-c">(c)</ref> may include (among other things) provision restricting the period of notice that

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-277-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-consequential-amendments"><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-278"><num>278</num><heading>Consequential amendments to the Consumer Rights Act 2015</heading><s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-278-1"><num>(1)</num><content>CRA 2015 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-278-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 11 (goods to be as described)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-278-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), after “(<ref eId="c00021" href="http://ww

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), after “(<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3134">SI 2013/3134</ref>)” insert <quotedText>“, or in <ref href="#schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), after “effective” insert <quotedText>“as a variation of a term implied by subsection (4)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-278-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 12 (other pre-contract information included in cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-278-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-278-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “that information” substitute <quotedText>“the information that is

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-278-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “that information” substitute <quotedText>“the information that is to be treated as a term of a contract under subsection (2) or (2A)”</quotedText>, and</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-278-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after “effective” insert <quotedText>“as a variation of a term implied by subsection (2) or (2A)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-278-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 36 (digital content to be as described)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-278-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “(<ref eId="c00022" href=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “(<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3134">SI 2013/3134</ref>)” insert <quotedText>“, or in paragraph <ref href=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), after “effective” insert <quotedText>“as a variation of a term implied by subsection (3)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-278-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In section 37 (other pre-contract information included in cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-278-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-278-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “that information” substitute <quotedText>“the information that is

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-278-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “that information” substitute <quotedText>“the information that is to be treated as a term of a contract under subsection (2) or (2A)”</quotedText>, and</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-278-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after “effective” insert <quotedText>“as a variation of a term implied by subsection (2) or (2A)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-278-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 50 (information about the trader or service to be binding)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-278-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “(<ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “(<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3134">SI 2013/3134</ref>)” insert <quotedText>“, or in accordance with sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-278-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), after “effective” insert <quotedText>“as a variation of a term implied by subsection (3)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-278-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (investigator

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279"><num>279</num><heading>Other consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-279

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 3 to the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In EA 2002—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-279-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-279-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 14 (provisions about disclosure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-279-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 15 (enactments conferring functi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-279-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Consumer Contracts (Information Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3134">S.I. 2013/3134</ref>)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In regulation 5 (other definitions), at the appropriate

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>After regulation 7(4) (application of Part 2) insert—<q

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-279-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>After regulation 27(3) (application of Part 3) insert—<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-general-interpretation"><heading>General interpr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-280"><num>280</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-280-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-bu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-280-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business">business</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-280-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-280-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to a contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content include refe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to a contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content include references to a contract for the supply of any combination of goods, services and digita

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>references to payment or to a consumer being charged are references to payment, or a consumer being charged, in money or money’s worth;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>references to something happening automatically under a subscription contract are references to it happening without any action on the part of the consumer to cause it to hap

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>references to something recurring are references to it happening more than once;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>references to a supply of goods, services or digital content for a fixed term include references to a supply of goods, services or digital content which is fixed to any exten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-280-2-f"><num>(f)</num><intro>references to a consumer entering into a subscription contract include references to a consumer placing an order for the supply of goods, services or digital content under a su

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-280-2-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the trader is (in any way) inviting such orders, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-280-2-f-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the consumer is not required to take any further action for the contract to be concluded.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-281"><num>281</num><heading>Index of defined expressions</heading><content>In this Part, the expressions lis

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Consumer Savings Schemes</heading><section eId="section-2

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-282"><num>282</num><heading>Meaning of “consumer savings scheme contract”</heading><subsection eId="section-282-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a consumer savings scheme contract is a contract

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-282-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Chapter, a consumer savings scheme contract is a contract—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-282-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>under which—</intro><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-282-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>under which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-282-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a consumer makes payments to a trader,</content></level><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-282-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a consumer makes payments to a trader,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-282-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the trader credits those payments to an account that is held by the trader for the consumer (“the consumer’s account”), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-282-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>the payments credited to the consumer’s account provide a fund for the consumer to redeem as goods, services or digital content in accordance with the terms of the cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-282-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to which one or more of subsections (2), (3) or (4) applies, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-282-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>which is not an excluded arrangement (see section <ref href="#section-284">284</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-282-2"><num>(2)</num><content>This subsection applies to a contract if it contains terms which have the effect of restricting the times at, or periods of time during, which the consumer may redeem funds from the con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-282-3"><num>(3)</num><content>This subsection applies to a contract if it contains terms which have the effect of incentivising the consumer to redeem, or refrain from redeeming, funds in the consumer’s account at a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-282-4"><num>(4)</num><content>This subsection applies to a contract if it is marketed or advertised in such a way as to encourage the consumer to redeem, or refrain from redeeming, funds in the consumer’s account at

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283"><num>283</num><heading>Other defined terms</heading><subsection eId="section-283-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this Chapter, references to a trader operating a consumer savings scheme are references to a trader ent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this Chapter, references to a trader operating a consumer savings scheme are references to a trader entering into a consumer savings scheme contract.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283-2"><num>(2)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-282">section 282</ref><ref href="#section-282-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-282-1-a">(a)</ref><ref href="#section-282-1-a-ii">(ii)</ref>, it is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In this Chapter, “protected payments” are payments, made by a consumer under a consumer savings scheme contract, in respect of which funds in the consumer’s account have not been redeem

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subject to <ref href="#section-283-5">subsection (5)</ref>, in this Chapter, funds are treated as redeemed when the trader provides the consumer with goods, services or digital content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-283-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Where a trader provides a consumer with vouchers or credit-tokens which may be redeemed only in respect of goods, services or digital content provided by that trader, funds are treated

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-284"><num>284</num><heading>Excluded arrangements</heading><subsection eId="section-284-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An arrangement is an excluded arrangement for the purposes of this Chapter if it is of a description set

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-284-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An arrangement is an excluded arrangement for the purposes of this Chapter if it is of a description set out in <ref href="#schedule-24">Schedule 24</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-284-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-24">Schedule 24</ref> so as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-284-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-284-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add a description of an arrangement to the Schedule;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-284-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>remove a description of an arrangement from the Schedule;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-284-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>modify a description of an arrangement set out in the Schedule.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-284-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power under <ref href="#section-284-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-284-2-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#section-284-2-c">(c)</ref> includes power to provide for an arrangeme

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-284-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>generally for the purposes of this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-284-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>only for such purposes of this Chapter as are specified.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-284-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-284-2">subsection (2)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-285"><num>285</num><heading>Insolvency protection requirement</heading><subsection eId="section-285-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A trader operating a consumer savings scheme must make and maintain the arrangements set out

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-285-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A trader operating a consumer savings scheme must make and maintain the arrangements set out in <ref href="#section-286">section 286</ref> (insurance arrangements) or in <ref href="#sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-285-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It is an implied term of every consumer savings scheme contract that the trader complies with the requirements of this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-285-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A trader operating a consumer savings scheme in the United Kingdom, who is not established in the United Kingdom, must comply with the requirements of this section.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-285-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>References in this Chapter to a trader’s insolvency are references to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-285-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a bankruptcy order having been made

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a bankruptcy order having been made in relation to the trader (or, in Scotland, the trader’s estate having been sequestrated),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a winding up order having been made in relation to the trader as a result of the trader’s insolvency,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an appointment of a liquidator (otherwise than following the making of a winding up order) as a result of the trader’s insolvency,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the trader being in administration,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the appointment of an administrative receiver (or, in Scotland, a receiver) in relation to the trader, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-285-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>in any jurisdiction, the trader being subject to an order or procedure that corresponds to any order or procedure mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-285-4-a">(a)</re

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-286"><num>286</num><heading>Insurance arrangements</heading><subsection eId="section-286-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader relies on arrangements under this section for the purpose of satisfying section <ref hre

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-286-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader relies on arrangements under this section for the purpose of satisfying section <ref href="#section-285">285</ref>, the trader must maintain insurance under one or more a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-286-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-policy" eId="term-appropriate-policy">appropriate policy</term>” means a policy—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-286-2-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-286-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>under which the insurer agrees to indemnify consumers in the event of the insolvency of the trader;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-286-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>under which consumers are insured persons in respect of the costs referred to in paragraph (d);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-286-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>which does not contain a condition which provides (in whatever terms) that no liability arises, or that any liability arising ceases—</intro><level class="para2" eId="secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-286-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in the event of some specified thing being done or omitted to be done after the happening of the event giving rise to a claim under the policy;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-286-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in the event of the policy holder not making payments under or in connection with other policies; or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-286-2-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>unless the policy holder keeps specified records or makes available to, or provides the insurer with, information from those records; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-286-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>which covers the costs of returning to the consumer any protected payments at the time of the insolvency.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-286-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The trader must meet the costs of arranging and maintaining an appropriate policy and any related charges or taxes, without recourse to the consumer payments which are to be protected u

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287"><num>287</num><heading>Trust arrangements</heading><subsection eId="section-287-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader relies on arrangements under this section for the purpose of satisfying <ref href="#section-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where a trader relies on arrangements under this section for the purpose of satisfying <ref href="#section-285">section 285</ref>, the trader must ensure that all payments made by a con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Subject to subsection (3), the monies are to be held on trust for the consumer as required by subsection (1) until—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-287-2-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the funds in the consumer’s account have been redeemed, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any payments made by the consumer in respect of the consumer savings scheme contract have been returned to the consumer.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The trustees may authorise the use of monies held on trust for the consumer as required by subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-287-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to pay suppliers for goods, services or digital content to be provided to the consumer in accordance with the terms of the consumer savings scheme contract,</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to return payments to the consumer in exceptional circumstances, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to pay any profits after the consumer has redeemed all of the funds in their account.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-4"><num>(4)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection (3)(a), trustees may only authorise the release of monies on receipt of a declaration by the trader that the trader is solvent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The trustee, or where there is more than one trustee, the majority of persons appointed as trustees for the purpose of subsection (1), must be independent of the trader.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purpose of <ref href="#section-287-5">subsection (5)</ref>, a person is independent of the trader in relation to a trust only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-287-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person has no interest in the assets of the trader or of the trust otherwise than as a trustee of that trust, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-287-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the person is neither connected with, nor an associate of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-287-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the trader, or</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-287-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the trader, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-287-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any person for the time being acting as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the trader.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The cost of administering the trust must be paid for by the trader.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The trader must arrange for an independent auditor to be appointed to audit the accounts of the trust every three years.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-287-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In the event of a trader’s insolvency, monies held on trust for a consumer by the trustees in accordance with this section must be returned to the consumer.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288"><num>288</num><heading>Information requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-288-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader must, before the end of 30 working days beginning with the day on which a consumer makes the f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A trader must, before the end of 30 working days beginning with the day on which a consumer makes the first payment to the trader under a consumer savings scheme contract, provide to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the name, address, telephone number and email address of the insurer or trustees responsible for protecting the consumer’s payments;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where insurance arrangements are in place, the policy number for the policy under which the consumer’s payments are protected;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where trust arrangements are in place, a copy of the trust deed under which the consumer’s payments are held.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The trader must notify the consumer of any change to any of the information provided under subsection (1) before the end of 30 working days, beginning with the day on which the change t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where a consumer makes a written request to the trader for the information mentioned in subsection (1), the trader must, before the end of 30 working days beginning with the day on whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The information provided under this section must be in clear and plain language and, if in writing, in a legible form.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The information provided under this section must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-288-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in cases where the contract is to be entered into in the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in cases where the contract is to be entered into in the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer, be given in writing on a durable medium;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in cases where the contract is to be entered into online without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-288-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>be given in writing by being displayed in any location online where the consumer may take steps to enter into the contract, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-288-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>be accessible in that location without the need for any action by the consumer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-288-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in cases where the contract is to be entered into orally without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer, be given to the consumer orally and in a w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In cases not falling within <ref href="#section-288-5">subsection (5)</ref><ref href="#section-288-5-a">(a)</ref> the trader must also, as soon as reasonably practicable after the contr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A trader operating a consumer savings scheme in the United Kingdom, who is not established in the United Kingdom, must comply with the requirements of this section.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-8"><num>(8)</num><content>It is an implied term of every consumer savings scheme contract that the trader complies with the requirements of this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-288-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/3134/2013">S.I. 3134/2013</ref>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-289"><num>289</num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-289-1"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-289-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 3 to the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-289-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In EA 2002—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-289-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-289-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 14 (provisions about disclosure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-289-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 15 (enactments conferring functi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-290"><num>290</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business">business</term>” includes—</intro>

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Alternative dispute resolution for consumer contract disputes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblo

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-interpretation-of-chapter-4"><heading>Interpretation of <ref href="#part-4-chapter-4">Chapter

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291"><num>291</num><heading>Meaning of “ADR” and related terms</heading><subsection eId="section-291-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-291">This section</ref> has effect for the purposes of this Chapter.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-291">This section</ref> has effect for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-adr" eId="term-adr">ADR</term>” means any method of securing or facilitating an out-of-court resolution of a consumer contract dispute that is carried out by an i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>But the term “<term refersTo="#term-adr" eId="term-adr">ADR</term>” does not include anything carried out by a person in their capacity as—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a judge, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a member of the staff of a court or tribunal.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The following are examples of ADR (if carried out as mentioned in <ref href="#section-291-2">subsection (2)</ref> in relation to a consumer contract dispute)—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>mediation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>arbitration;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>early neutral evaluation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>action under an ombudsman scheme.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-291-2">subsection (2)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-resolution" eId="term-resolution">resolution</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-291-5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a decision binding both parties;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a decision which, if accepted by the consumer, binds the trader;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>settlement of the dispute between the parties.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-adr-provider" eId="term-adr-provider">ADR provider</term>” means a person who does either or both of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-291

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carrying out ADR in relation to a consumer contract dispute, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>making special ADR arrangements.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-7"><num>(7)</num><content>“Special ADR arrangements” are (subject to <ref href="#section-1-8">subsection (8)</ref>) arrangements made by an ADR provider with another person (whether or not that other person is a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Arrangements made by a person acting for only one of the parties to a consumer contract dispute are not special ADR arrangements.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-9"><num>(9)</num><content>For the meaning of “exempt ADR provider” and “exempt redress scheme” see <ref href="#section-295">section 295</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-10"><num>(10)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-accredited-adr-provider" eId="term-accredited-adr-provider">Accredited ADR provider</term>” means a person who is for the time being accredited under this Chapt

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-291-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-291">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-judge" eId="term-judge">judge</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-291-11-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a member of a tribunal,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a justice of the peace or, in Northern Ireland, a lay magistrate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a clerk or other officer entitled to exercise the jurisdiction of a court or tribunal, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-291-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a holder of any other public office with functions of a judicial nature.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292"><num>292</num><heading>Other definitions</heading><subsection eId="section-292-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-292">This section</ref> has effect for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-292">This section</ref> has effect for the purposes of this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-consumer-contract" eId="term-consumer-contract">Consumer contract</term>” means (subject to the following provisions of this section) a contract between a trader an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a contract to which Chapter 2 of Part 1 of CRA 2015 (contracts to supply goods) applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a contract to which Chapter 3 of that Part (contracts to supply digital content) applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a contract to which Chapter 4 of that Part (contracts to supply services) applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a mixed contract, that is to say a contract to which any two or three of those Chapters apply (see section 1(3) and (4) of that Act).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The reference in <ref href="#section-292-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-292-2-a">(a)</ref> to a contract to which Chapter 2 of Part 1 of CRA 2015 applies includes a reference

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a contract between a gas supplier and a consumer for the supply of gas to any premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a contract deemed by paragraph 8(1) or (2) of Schedule 2B to the Gas Act 1986, or by section 12(1) or (2) of the Energy Act (Northern Ireland) <ref eId="c00026" href="http://

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a contract between an electricity supplier and a consumer for the supply of electricity to any premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a contract deemed to exist by paragraph 3(1) or (2) of Schedule 6 to the Electricity Act 1989 or by paragraph 3(1) or (2) of Schedule 6 to the Electricity (Northern Ireland)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the terms applying as between a water supplier and a consumer in respect of the supply of water to any premises by a water supplier.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (3)—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-supplier" eId="term-electricity-supplier">electricity supplier</term>” means a p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The reference in <ref href="#section-292-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-292-2-c">(c)</ref> to a contract to which Chapter 4 of CRA 2015 applies includes a contract between a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-292-5">subsection (5)</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-heat-network" eId="term-heat-network">heat network</term>”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In the application of provisions of Part 1 of CRA 2015 for determining whether a contract is a consumer contract for the purposes of this Chapter, the following provisions are to be disre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 32(2) (provisions excluded from the operation of section 32(1));</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 48(5) (power to exclude services from scope of Chapter 4 of Part 1).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that contracts of a description specified in the regulations are excluded from being consumer contracts for the purposes of this Chapte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The power in subsection (8) includes power to provide that the exclusion only applies in circumstances specified in the regulations.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (8) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-consumer-contract-dispute" eId="term-consumer-contract-dispute">Consumer contract dispute</term>” means a dispute between the parties to a consumer contract which

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>anything done by either party before making the contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the making of the contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>obligations under or relating to the contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-292-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the performance by either party of their obligations under or relating to the contract.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-12"><num>(12)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-292-11">subsection (11)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-dispute" eId="term-dispute">dispute</term>” means a legal dispute, that is to say one which may be determin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-13"><num>(13)</num><content>The “parties” to a consumer contract, or a consumer contract dispute, are the consumer and the trader.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-292-14"><num>(14)</num><intro>The following terms have the meaning given by section 2 of CRA 2015—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“consumer”</content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definiti

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-prohibition-on-acting-as-adr-provider-without-accreditation-etc"><heading>Prohibition on acti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-293"><num>293</num><heading>Prohibitions relating to acting as ADR provider</heading><subsection eId="section-293-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person must not carry out ADR in relation to a consumer contract dispute unles

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-293-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person must not carry out ADR in relation to a consumer contract dispute unless the person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-293-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is an exempt

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-293-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is an exempt ADR provider whose exemption covers the ADR being carried out,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-293-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an accredited ADR provider whose accreditation covers the ADR being carried out, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-293-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>is acting under special ADR arrangements made by—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-293-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>an exempt ADR provider whose exemption cover

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-293-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>an exempt ADR provider whose exemption covers the making of those special ADR arrangements, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-293-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>an accredited ADR provider whose accreditation covers the making of those special ADR arrangements.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-293-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person must not make special ADR arrangements in relation to any one or more consumer contract disputes unless the person is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-293-2-a"><num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-293-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an exempt ADR provider whose exemption covers the making of those special ADR arrangements, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-293-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an accredited ADR provider whose accreditation covers the making of those special ADR arrangements.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-294"><num>294</num><heading>Prohibitions relating to charging fees to consumers</heading><subsection eId="section-294-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An accredited ADR provider must not charge the consumer a fee in respect of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-294-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An accredited ADR provider must not charge the consumer a fee in respect of ADR being carried out (or to be carried out) in relation to a consumer contract—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-294-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the accredited ADR provider, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-294-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by another ADR provider under special ADR arrangements made by the accredited ADR provider,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-294-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The conditions are that the provisions in question—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-294-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been made by the accredited ADR provider,</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-294-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been made by the accredited ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-294-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>are approved by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-294-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>are published in a manner likely to come to the attention of consumers whose consumer contract disputes may be dealt with by the accredited ADR provider.</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-294-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An ADR provider who carries out (or is to carry out) ADR in relation to a consumer contract dispute under special ADR arrangements must not charge the consumer any fee in respect of car

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-exempt-adr-providers"><heading>Exempt ADR providers</heading><section eId="section-295"><num>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295"><num>295</num><heading>Exempt ADR providers</heading><subsection eId="section-295-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-exempt-adr-provi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-exempt-adr-provider" eId="term-exempt-adr-provider">exempt ADR provider</term>” means a person w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-25">Schedule 25</ref> for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-295-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>adding a new entry in Part 1 or 2;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>varying or removing an entry for the time being included in Part 1 or 2;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>varying the supplementary provision in Part 3.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (2) may, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-295-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for an entry in Part 1 of <ref href="#schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for an entry in Part 1 of <ref href="#schedule-25">Schedule 25</ref> to apply to a specified person or to any person of a specified description;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provide for an entry in Part 2 of that Schedule to apply to a specified scheme or any scheme of a specified description;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>limit the scope of the exemption given to a person by virtue of an entry in Part 1 or 2 of that Schedule, whether in relation to carrying out ADR or making special ADR arrang

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-295-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>descriptions of ADR may be framed by reference to kinds of ADR or types

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>descriptions of ADR may be framed by reference to kinds of ADR or types of dispute (or both), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>descriptions of special ADR arrangements may be framed by reference to any features of such arrangements, including in particular the kinds of ADR involved or the types of di

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Subject to any limitation on its scope provided for by <ref href="#schedule-25">Schedule 25</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-295-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an exemp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an exemption given to a person by virtue of an entry in Part 1 of that Schedule covers anything done by the person in the exercise of the person’s functions that would otherw

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-295-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an exemption given to a person by virtue of an entry in Part 2 of that Schedule covers anything done under or for the purposes of an exempted redress scheme that would otherw

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-prohibited" eId="term-prohibited">prohibited</term>” means prohibited by section <ref href="#s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-295-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-295-2">subsection (2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-accreditation-procedure-etc"><heading>Accreditation: procedure etc</heading><section eId="sec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296"><num>296</num><heading>Applications for accreditation or variation of accreditation</heading><subsection eId="section-296-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person who wishes to be an accredited ADR provider must—</int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person who wishes to be an accredited ADR provider must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-296-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply to the Secretary of State for accreditatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>apply to the Secretary of State for accreditation to enable the person to carry out ADR or to make special ADR arrangements (or to do both), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>pay to the Secretary of State the appropriate application fee (if any) prescribed by regulations under <ref href="#section-300">section 300</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An application for accreditation to carry out ADR may be limited to one or more particular descriptions of ADR.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An application for accreditation to make special ADR arrangements may be limited to one or more particular descriptions of special ADR arrangements.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An accredited ADR provider may apply to the Secretary of State for their accreditation to be varied by the addition, variation or removal of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any limitation affecting the descriptions of ADR or special ADR arrangements (as the case may be) covered by the accreditation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any condition on the accreditation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-5"><num>(5)</num><content>An application under subsection <ref href="#section-296-4">(4)</ref> must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee (if any) prescribed by regulations under <ref href="#section-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Secretary of State may determine the procedure to be followed in relation to an application for accreditation or an application for the variation of an accreditation.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The matters which may be determined under <ref href="#section-296-6">subsection (6)</ref> include (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-296-7-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the form in which applications are to be made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the particular descriptions of ADR for which limited accreditation may be applied for and granted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the particular descriptions of special ADR arrangements for which limited accreditation may be applied for and granted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-296-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the information to be given by applicants.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-8"><num>(8)</num><content><ref href="#section-295">Section 295</ref><ref href="#section-295-4">(4)</ref> applies for the purposes of <ref href="#section-296-7">subsection (7)</ref> as it applies for the purposes

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish anything determined under <ref href="#section-296-6">subsection (6)</ref> in a manner likely to come to the attention of potential applicants for acc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-296-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The powers of the Secretary of State under <ref href="#section-296-6">subsection (6)</ref> may be exercised differently for different purposes.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297"><num>297</num><heading>Determination of applications for accreditation or variation of accreditation</heading><subsection eId="section-297-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-297">This section</ref> appl

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-297">This section</ref> applies where an application for accreditation, or for the variation of an accreditation, has been made to the Secretary of State (and has no

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In the case of an application for accreditation, the Secretary of State must, as soon as is reasonably practicable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-297-2-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consider the application,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>decide whether—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-297-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to grant the accreditation applied for,</content></level><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to grant the accreditation applied for,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to grant a more limited accreditation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>to refuse the application, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>give notice in writing to the applicant of the decision and, in the case of a decision mentioned in <ref href="#section-297-2-b">paragraph (b)</ref><ref href="#section-297-2-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Accreditation granted under <ref href="#section-297-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-297-2-b">(b)</ref><ref href="#section-297-2-b-ii">(ii)</ref> may be limited to such descri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If accreditation is granted, the Secretary of State may also decide to impose conditions on the accreditation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State may only grant accreditation if satisfied that the accreditation criteria will be met by or in relation to the applicant after accreditation is granted.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An accreditation is not time limited unless—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-297-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State determines that it is to have effect fo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State determines that it is to have effect for a limited period, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the notice of the decision on the application states that the accreditation is time limited and specifies the period for which it has effect.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The notice of a decision to grant accreditation must specify the day on which the accreditation takes effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In the case of an application for the variation of an accreditation, the Secretary of State must, as soon as is reasonably practicable—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-297-8-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consider the application,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>decide whether—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-297-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to grant the application,</content></level><level class="para2" eId="secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to grant the application,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to vary the accreditation, but to a different extent than applied for, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-297-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>to refuse the application, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>give notice in writing to the applicant of the decision and, in the case of a decision mentioned in <ref href="#section-297-8-b">paragraph (b)</ref><ref href="#section-297-8-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>If the Secretary of State decides to vary the accreditation under <ref href="#section-297-8">subsection (8)</ref><ref href="#section-297-8-b">(b)</ref><ref href="#section-297-8-b-i">(i)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to impose new conditions on the accreditation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to vary or remove any existing condition on the accreditation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The Secretary of State may only vary an accreditation if satisfied that the accreditation criteria will be met by or in relation to the applicant after the accreditation is varied.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>A variation of an accreditation is not time limited unless the Secretary of State determines that the variation is to have effect only for a limited period and the notice of the decisio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states that the variation is time limited (unless made permanent following a subsequent application by the ADR provider),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specifies the period for which the variation has effect, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>makes provision as to the terms of the accreditation in the event that the variation lapses at the end of that period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-12"><num>(12)</num><content>The notice of a decision to vary an accreditation must specify the day on which the variation takes effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-13"><num>(13)</num><intro>Where the Secretary of State decides—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-297-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to impose conditions under <ref href="#section-297-4">subsection (

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to impose conditions under <ref href="#section-297-4">subsection (4)</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-297-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to impose new conditions, or to remove or vary any existing condition on the accreditation, under <ref href="#section-297-9">subsection (9)</ref>,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-297-14"><num>(14)</num><content>Where an accreditation covers the making of special ADR arrangements, conditions on the accreditation may be framed so as to secure that the accredited ADR provider is responsible for

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298"><num>298</num><heading>Revocation or suspension of accreditations etc</heading><subsection eId="section-298-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-298">This section</ref> confers powers on the Secretary of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-298">This section</ref> confers powers on the Secretary of State in relation to the accreditation of an accredited ADR provider.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may, by notice to the ADR provider, revoke the accreditation on the application of the ADR provider.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><ref href="#section-298-4">Subsection (4)</ref> applies in relation to the ADR provider where the Secretary of State considers that any one or more of the following conditions are met—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ADR provider is contravening, or has contravened, any of the prohibitions in <ref href="#section-293">section 293</ref> and <ref href="#section-294">294</ref>;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the ADR provider is failing, or has failed, to comply with any of the accreditation criteria;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the ADR provider is failing, or has failed, to comply with any conditions on its accreditation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the ADR provider is failing, or has failed, to comply with an enforcement notice under <ref href="#section-302">section 302</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by notice to the ADR provider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-298-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>vary the accreditation, by doing either or both of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>vary the accreditation, by doing either or both of the following—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-298-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>limiting, or further limitin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-298-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>limiting, or further limiting, the accreditation to such descriptions of ADR or such descriptions of special ADR arrangements (or both) as the Secretary of State considers

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-298-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>imposing new conditions on the accreditation, varying any existing condition or removing any existing condition,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>suspend the accreditation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>revoke the accreditation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-298-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-298-4-a">(a)</ref><ref href="#section-298-4-a-i">(i)</ref> the reference to limiting (or further limiting) the accr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Before giving such a notice the Secretary of State must give the ADR provider a reasonable opportunity to make representations as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-298-6-a"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether one or more of the conditions mentioned in <ref href="#section-298-3">subsection (3)</ref> are met in relation to the ADR provider, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, what action (if any) it is appropriate for the Secretary of State to take under <ref href="#section-298-4">subsection (4)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Any variations made under <ref href="#section-298-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-298-4-a">(a)</ref> must be variations the Secretary of State considers necessary to secure c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-298-7">subsection (7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-existing-conditions" eId="term-existing-conditions">existing conditions</term>” means the existing conditions d

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Where variations of the accreditation are made under <ref href="#section-298-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-298-4-a">(a)</ref>, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>keep those variations under review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by notice to the ADR provider vary the accreditation for the purpose of revoking or reversing the effect of all or any of the variations, to the extent that the Secretary of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-10"><num>(10)</num><content>A notice that the accreditation is being varied must specify the day on which the variations take effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-11"><num>(11)</num><content>A notice that the accreditation is suspended or revoked must specify the day on which the accreditation ceases to be in force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-12"><num>(12)</num><content>Where the accreditation is suspended the notice must also set out when or in what circumstances the suspension is to cease to have effect so that the accreditation is again in force.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-298-13"><num>(13)</num><intro>The provision required by <ref href="#section-298-12">subsection (12)</ref> may consist of any one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-298-13-a"><num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provision for the suspension to cease to have effect at the end of a period specified in the notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provision for it to cease to have effect on the satisfaction of conditions specified in the notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-298-13-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provision for it to cease to have effect when a decision to lift it is made by the Secretary of State and notified to the ADR provider.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-299"><num>299</num><heading>Fees payable by accredited ADR providers</heading><subsection eId="section-299-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Accredited ADR providers must pay to the Secretary of State, at such times as may be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-299-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Accredited ADR providers must pay to the Secretary of State, at such times as may be prescribed, the appropriate prescribed fee (if any).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-299-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-299-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed by regulations under <ref href="#section-

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-300"><num>300</num><heading>ADR fees regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-300-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the following descriptions of fees, namely—<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-300-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the following descriptions of fees, namely—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-300-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>fees to be paid by applicants for accreditation under section <ref href="#section-296">296</ref><ref href="#section-296-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>fees to be paid by applicants for the variation of their accreditation under section <ref href="#section-296">296</ref><ref href="#section-296-5">(5)</ref>;</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>fees to be paid by accredited ADR providers under section <ref href="#section-299">299</ref><ref href="#section-299-1">(1)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-300-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The power to make provision about a description of fees includes power to provide—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-300-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for fees of different sp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for fees of different specified amounts to be payable in different cases or circumstances;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for cases or circumstances in which no fees are to be payable;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of fees to be paid under section <ref href="#section-299">299</ref>, the times at which the fees are to be paid.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-300-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to secure that, taking one year with another—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-300

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the total amount of fees paid does not exceed the costs to the Secretary of State of carrying out functions under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the total amount of fees paid under section <ref href="#section-296">296</ref><ref href="#section-296-1">(1)</ref> does not exceed the costs to the Secretary of State of proc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-300-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the total amount of fees paid under section <ref href="#section-296">296</ref><ref href="#section-296-5">(5)</ref> does not exceed the costs to the Secretary of State of proc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-300-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-301"><num>301</num><heading>Accreditation criteria</heading><subsection eId="section-301-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of this Chapter the accreditation criteria are the criteria set out in <ref href="#sch

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-301-1"><num>(1)</num><content>For the purposes of this Chapter the accreditation criteria are the criteria set out in <ref href="#schedule-26">Schedule 26</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-301-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend <ref href="#schedule-26">Schedule 26</ref> for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-301-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-301-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>adding a new criterion, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-301-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>removing or varying any criterion for the time being set out in that Schedule.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-301-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-301-2">subsection (2)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-enforcement-of-prohibitions-etc"><heading>Enforcement of prohibitions etc</heading><section e

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302"><num>302</num><heading>Enforcement notices</heading><subsection eId="section-302-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may give an enforcement notice to an ADR provider if satisfied that the provider is c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may give an enforcement notice to an ADR provider if satisfied that the provider is contravening, or has contravened, any one or more of the following—</intro><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the prohibition in <ref href="#section-293">section 293</ref><ref href="#section-293-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-293-2">(2)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the prohibition in <ref href="#section-294">section 294</ref><ref href="#section-294-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-294-3">(3)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a condition on its accreditation;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the duty to pay a fee due under <ref href="#section-299">section 299</ref><ref href="#section-299-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a duty imposed by regulations under <ref href="#section-303">section 303</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>a duty imposed by a direction under <ref href="#section-304">section 304</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before reaching a final view as to whether or not to give an enforcement notice to an ADR provider, the Secretary of State must give the provider a reasonable opportunity to make represen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the condition in <ref href="#section-302-1">subsection (1)</ref> is met, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, whether an enforcement notice should be given to it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An enforcement notice is a notice requiring the ADR provider in question to do, or not to do, such things as are specified in the notice or are of a description so specified, with a vie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An enforcement notice may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-302-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>include requirements for the ADR provider to give information to the Secretary o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>include requirements for the ADR provider to give information to the Secretary of State, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>include other supplementary, incidental or consequential provision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The notice must make clear, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-302-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what requirements are being imposed by the notice, and</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what requirements are being imposed by the notice, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>when they are to be complied with (whether immediately or otherwise).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may, by notice to the ADR provider to whom an enforcement notice has been given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-302-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>rev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>revoke the enforcement notice, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-302-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>revoke any requirement contained in the notice and, if necessary, make any consequential changes to the other provisions of the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The power under <ref href="#section-302-6">subsection (6)</ref> may be exercised on the application of the ADR provider or otherwise.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-8"><num>(8)</num><content>An enforcement notice may, with the permission of the High Court or the Court of Session, be enforced as if it were an order made by that court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-302-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Secretary of State may publish information about enforcement notices given under <ref href="#section-302">this section</ref>.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-provision-of-information-etc"><heading>Provision of Information etc</heading><section eId="se

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303"><num>303</num><heading>ADR information regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-303-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations require persons of a specified description (being persons

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations require persons of a specified description (being persons within <ref href="#section-303-2">subsection (2)</ref>)—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to provide ADR information to the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to provide ADR information to a person with functions conferred by regulations under <ref href="#section-307">section 307</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to provide ADR information to consumers by publishing it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may impose requirements on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-303-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accredited ADR providers,</content></level><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>accredited ADR providers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>exempt ADR providers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>persons (not being accredited or exempt ADR providers) who carry out ADR under special ADR arrangements,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>persons who have been, but are no longer, within paragraph <ref href="#section-303-2-a">(a)</ref>, <ref href="#section-303-2-b">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#section-303-2-c">(c)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>regulators, but only in relation to relevant ADR information (see <ref href="#section-306">section 306</ref><ref href="#section-306-2">(2)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power to impose requirements under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may only be exercised for the purpose of enabling or facilitating one or more of the following—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publication of ADR information for the benefit of consumers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>monitoring or evaluation of the operation of the system of accreditation under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>monitoring or evaluation of the provision and quality of ADR carried out in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-4"><num>(4)</num><content>It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (3) whether the publication, monitoring or evaluation is carried out by the Secretary of State, by a person with functions conferred by r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may provide for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-303-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ADR information to be provided or published;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ADR information to be provided or published;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the manner in which it is to be provided or published;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the intervals or times at which it is to be provided or published;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-303-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>time limits for providing or publishing it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-303-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304"><num>304</num><heading>ADR information directions</heading><subsection eId="section-304-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may give a direction to any person falling within <ref href="#section-304-2"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may give a direction to any person falling within <ref href="#section-304-2">subsection (2)</ref> requiring the person to provide ADR information to the Secretary

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A direction may be given to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-304-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an accredited ADR provider,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an accredited ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an exempt ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a person (not being an accredited or exempt ADR provider) who carries out ADR under special ADR arrangements,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a person who has been an accredited or exempt ADR provider or a person mentioned in <ref href="#section-304-2-c">paragraph (c)</ref>, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a regulator, but only in relation to relevant ADR information (see <ref href="#section-306">section 306</ref><ref href="#section-306-2">(2)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A direction may only be given—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-304-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>for the purpose of enabling or facilitating one or more of the following (whet

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>for the purpose of enabling or facilitating one or more of the following (whether done by the Secretary of State or by another person under arrangements made with the Secretary

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-304-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>publication of ADR information for the benefit of consumers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-304-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>monitoring or evaluation of the operation of the system of accreditation under this Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-304-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>monitoring or evaluation of the provision and quality of ADR carried out in the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for any other purpose connected with the exercise of the Secretary of State’s functions under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A direction may provide for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-304-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ADR information to be provided;</content></level><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ADR information to be provided;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the manner in which it is to be provided;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>time limits for providing it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A person to whom a direction is given must so far as reasonably practicable comply with it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The duty to comply with a direction is enforceable by the Secretary of State in civil proceedings—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-304-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for an i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for an injunction,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-304-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>for any other appropriate remedy or relief.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-304-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-direction" eId="term-direction">direction</term>” means a direction under this section.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305"><num>305</num><heading>Disclosure of ADR information by the Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-305-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies to any ADR information relating to ADR providers wh

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies to any ADR information relating to ADR providers which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-305-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is provided to the Secretary o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-305-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is provided to the Secretary of State in response to regulations under <ref href="#section-303">section 303</ref> or a direction under <ref href="#section-304">section 304</r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-305-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is otherwise held by the Secretary of State for the purposes of any function of the Secretary of State under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may publish information to which this section applies for the purpose of providing information to consumers.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may disclose information to which this section applies—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-305-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to any Minister of the Crown

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-305-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to any Minister of the Crown, government department or devolved authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-305-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to a regulator;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-305-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to a public designated enforcer (see <ref href="#section-151">section 151</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305-4"><num>(4)</num><content>This section does not affect any power to disclose information apart from this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-305-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-devolved-authority" eId="term-devolved-authority">devolved authority</term>” means the Welsh Ministers, the Scottish Ministers or a Northern Irela

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306"><num>306</num><heading>Meaning of “ADR information” and other terms in <ref href="#section-303">sections 303</ref> to <ref href="#section-305">305</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-306-1"><num>(1)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-303">sections 303</ref> to <ref href="#section-305">305</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-adr-information" eId="term-adr-information">ADR information</term>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>ADR carried out by an ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>special ADR arrangements made by an ADR provider.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In those sections “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-adr-information" eId="term-relevant-adr-information">relevant ADR information</term>”, in relation to requirements imposed on a regulator

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>ADR carried out by a relevant ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>special ADR arrangements made by a relevant ADR provider,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>ADR carried out by ADR providers acting under special ADR arrangements made by a relevant ADR provider, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>anything done by the regulator which directly or indirectly affects a relevant ADR provider so far as relating to anything falling within <ref href="#section-306-2-a">p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-306-2">subsection (2)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-adr-provider" eId="term-relevant-adr-provider">relevant ADR provider</term>”, in relation to a regulator

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who is subject to regulation by the regulator, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>whose activities (as an ADR provider) relate to consumer contract disputes involving traders acting in an area for which the regulator has responsibility or oversight under a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-306">this section</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-306-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a reference to information about ADR carried out by an ADR

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a reference to information about ADR carried out by an ADR provider includes, in the case of ADR carried out by an accredited or exempt ADR provider, information about fees c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-306-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a reference to information about special ADR arrangements includes information about fees charged to consumers or traders by the ADR provider who made the arrangements.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-306">this section</ref> references to ADR carried out by an ADR provider include ADR to be carried out by the provider.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-306-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-306">this section</ref> and <ref href="#section-303">sections 303</ref> to <ref href="#section-305">305</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-regulator" eId=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-involvement-of-other-bodies-in-the-regulation-of-adr-providers"><heading>Involvement of other

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-307"><num>307</num><heading>Power to provide for other persons to have accreditation functions etc</heading><subsection eId="section-307-1"><num>(1)</num><c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-307-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for or in connection with the conferring on another person of any function falling within <ref href="#section-307-2">subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-307-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The functions which may be the subject of regulations under this section are functions corresponding to functions of the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-307-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The powers conferred by <ref href="#section-307-1">subsection (1)</ref> include power to make provision for or in connection with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-307-3-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-307-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sharing of information between any two or more relevant authorities;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-307-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>abolishing (in whole or part) a function conferred on a person by regulations under this section.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-307-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-307-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-307-3-a">(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authorities" eId="term-relevant-authorities">relevant authoritie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-307-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-307">this section</ref> may amend this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-307-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-307">this section</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-complaints-by-consumers-to-traders"><heading>Complaints by consumers to traders</heading><sec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308"><num>308</num><heading>Duty of trader to notify consumer of ADR arrangements etc</heading><subsection eId="section-308-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-308">This section</ref> applies where a trader r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-308">This section</ref> applies where a trader responds to a complaint from a consumer in respect of any matters relating to a consumer contract between them.</c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-308-1">subsection (1)</ref> “matters relating to a consumer contract” include anything concerning—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-308-2-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the making of the contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>anything done by the trader before or after making the contract,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any obligations of the trader under or relating to the contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the performance by the trader of its obligations under or relating to the contract.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The trader must, when communicating the outcome of the trader’s consideration of the complaint to the consumer, also inform the consumer about any ADR or other arrangement that is avail

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-308-3">subsection (3)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-adr-or-other-arrangement" eId="term-adr-or-other-arrangement">ADR or other arrangement</term>” means a scheme or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>that is available to the consumer by virtue of an obligation of the trader to participate in the scheme or arrangement imposed by—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-308-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>legislation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-308-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>terms of the consumer contract, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-308-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>other contractual arrangements to which the trader is party, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-308-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>by virtue of which either or both of the following will happen if the complaint (or any part of it) is duly pursued by the consumer—</intro><level class="para2" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-308-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>ADR will be carried out (if or so far as the matters complained of involve a consumer contract dispute between the parties);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-308-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>other action will be taken with a view to securing or facilitating a resolution (if or so far as the matters complained of do not involve a consumer contract dispute betw

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-5"><num>(5)</num><content><ref href="#section-302">Section 302</ref> (enforcement notices) applies in relation to a trader who is contravening or has contravened the duty under <ref href="#section-308-3">subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-308-6"><num>(6)</num><content>This section does not affect any other duty of a trader to give information to a consumer.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-4-crossheading-consequential-amendments-etc-and-transitional-provision"><heading>Consequential amendments et

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-309"><num>309</num><heading>Consequential amendments etc relating to this Chapter</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-27">Schedule 27</ref> contains consequential amendments, repeals and revocations relating to this

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310"><num>310</num><heading>Transitional provision relating to this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-310-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The prohibition on carrying out ADR in <ref href="#section-293">section 293</r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The prohibition on carrying out ADR in <ref href="#section-293">section 293</ref><ref href="#section-293-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to ADR carried out by an ADR provider in relation to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The prohibition on charging fees to consumers in <ref href="#section-294">section 294</ref><ref href="#section-294-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to ADR carried out by an ADR provider in r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-310-1">subsections (1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-310-2">(2)</ref>, the ADR is to be taken as starting when the dispute was first referred to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The prohibition on charging fees to consumers in <ref href="#section-294">section 294</ref><ref href="#section-294-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to ADR carried out by an ADR provider unde

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><ref href="#section-293-2">Subsection (2)</ref> of <ref href="#section-293">section 293</ref> applies, in the case of any special ADR arrangements made by an ADR provider before that subs

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-310-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is an exempt ADR provider whose exemption would cover making the special ADR arrangements, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-310-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is an accredited ADR provider whose accreditation would cover making the special ADR arrangements.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But <ref href="#section-310-5">subsection (5)</ref> does not prevent the person from continuing to operate the special ADR arrangements so far as relating to cases in which ADR which is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#section-310-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-310-6">(6)</ref> ADR is to be taken as starting when the dispute is referred—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-310-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the person who made the special ADR arrangements in accordance with the person’s rules or procedures, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-310-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to the person carrying out the ADR under the special ADR arrangements, in accordance with the person’s rules or procedures,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-310-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The duty in <ref href="#section-308">section 308</ref><ref href="#section-308-3">(3)</ref> does not apply in relation to a consumer’s complaint if it was received by the trader before t

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-5"><num>Part 5</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><chap

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-5-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Competition in connection with motor fuel</heading><secti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311"><num>311</num><heading>Provision of information about competition in connection with motor fuel</heading><subsection eId="section-311-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may require an undertaking involved in, or conn

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may require an undertaking involved in, or connected with, the distribution, supply or retail of motor fuel (“<term refersTo="#term-u" eId="term-u">U</term>”) to give specified in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assessing competition in the United Kingdom in connection with the retail of motor fuel;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publishing information about competition in the United Kingdom in connection with the retail of motor fuel;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>making proposals, or giving information or advice, to the Secretary of State about the need for, or the potential for, action to be taken (whether by the Secretary of State or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-311-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>increasing competition in the United Kingdom in connection with the retail of motor fuel;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-311-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>benefiting consumers of motor fuel;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>assessing the effectiveness of any action taken as a result of proposals made, or information or advice given, under <ref href="#section-311-1-c">paragraph (c)</ref>.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The power conferred by <ref href="#section-311-1">subsection (1)</ref> is to be exercised by giving U a notice (an “information notice”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The CMA must include in an information notice—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-311-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time at which, or the frequency with which, the informat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time at which, or the frequency with which, the information must be given to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the manner and form in which the information must be given to the CMA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The power under this section to require U to give information to the CMA includes the power to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-311-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>require U t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>require U to take copies of or extracts from information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>require U to obtain or generate information;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>require U to collect or retain information that they would not otherwise collect or retain;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if any specified information is not given to the CMA, require U to state, to the best of their knowledge and belief, both where that information is and why it has not been gi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-5"><num>(5)</num><content>An undertaking may not be required under this section to give the CMA a privileged communication.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A “privileged communication” is a communication—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-311-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>between a professional legal adviser and their client, or<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>between a professional legal adviser and their client, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>made in connection with, or in contemplation of, legal proceedings,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In the application of this section to Scotland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-311-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference to the High Court is to be read as a referenc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference to the High Court is to be read as a reference to the Court of Session, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-311-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the reference to legal professional privilege is to be read as a reference to the confidentiality of communications.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-consumer" eId="term-consumer">consumer</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of EA 2002 (s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definition of “motor fuel” in <ref href="#section-311-8">subsection (8)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-311-9">subsection (9)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-311-11"><num>(11)</num><content>In this Chapter, “undertaking” has the same meaning it has for the purposes of Part 1 of CA 1998 (competition: agreements, abuse of dominant position etc).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312"><num>312</num><heading>Penalties for failure to comply with notices under <ref href="#section-311">section 311</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-312-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may impose a penalty on an undertaking where it considers that the undertaking has, without reasonable excuse—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-312-1-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>failed to comply with an information notice under <ref href="#section-311">section 311</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>destroyed, otherwise disposed of, falsified or concealed, or caused or permitted the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of, any document which the undertakin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>given the CMA information which is false or misleading in a material particular in connection with an information notice under that section;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>given information which is false or misleading in a material particular to another undertaking knowing that the information was to be used for the purpose of giving informati

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed on an undertaking under this section may be such amount as the CMA considers appropriate, provided it does not exceed the amounts set out in subsection <

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The amount of a penalty under this section must be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-312-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The maximum amounts of a penalty that may be imposed on an undertaking are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-312-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount equal to 1% of the total value of the undertaking’s turnover (both inside and outside the United Kingdom);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, for each day an amount equal to 5% of the total value of the undertaking’s daily turnover (both inside and o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amounts mentioned in <ref href="#section-312-4-a">paragraph (a)</ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty under this section by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-312-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any day

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the service on the undertaking concerned of the provisional penalty notice under section 112(A1) of EA 2002 (as applied by <ref h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the CMA determines an earlier day (whether before or after the penalty is imposed), the amount payable ceases to accumulate at the beginning of the day on which the un

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for determining the turnover (both inside and outside the United Kingdom) of an undertaking for the purposes of this section.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The regulations may, among other things—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-312-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about amounts which are, or are not, to be included

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about amounts which are, or are not, to be included in an undertaking’s turnover;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision about the date or dates by reference to which an undertaking’s turnover is to be determined;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-312-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>confer on the CMA the power to determine and make provision about matters specified in the regulations (including the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#section-312-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-312-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-312-6">subsection (6)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-313"><num>313</num><heading>Procedure and appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-313-1"><num>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-313-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Sections 112 (penalties: main procedural requirements), 113 (payments and interest by instalments), section 114 (appeals) and 115 (recovery of penalties) of EA 2002 apply in relation to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-313-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-313-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections 112 to 115 of EA 2002 are to be read as if references to “the appropriate authority” were references to the CMA only;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-313-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 114(5A) of EA 2002 is to be read as if the words “In the case of a penalty imposed on a by the CMA or OFCOM,” were omitted;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-313-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>section 114(12) of EA 2002 is to be read as

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314"><num>314</num><heading>Statement of policy on penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-314-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the exercise of powers

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the exercise of powers to impose a penalty under <ref href="#section-312">section 312</ref>.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The statement must include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-314-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose a penalty under <ref href="#section-312">section 312</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the nature and amount of any such penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may revise its statement of policy and, where it does so, must publish the revised statement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In preparing or revising its statement of policy the CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-314-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A statement of policy, or revised statement, may not be published under this section without the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#section-314-7">Subsection (7)</ref> applies where the CMA proposes to impose a penalty under <ref href="#section-312">section 312</ref> on an undertaking.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-314-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The CMA must have regard to the statement of policy most recently published under this section at the time of the act or omission giving rise to the penalty when deciding—</intro><lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether to impose the penalty, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-314-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, the amount of the penalty.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-315"><num>315</num><heading>Offences etc</heading><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Destroying or falsifying information</heading><subsection eId="section-315-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-316"><num>316</num><heading>Penalties under <ref href="#section-312">section 312</ref> and offences under <ref href="#section-315">section 315</ref></heading><subsection eId="section-316-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The C

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-316-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may not impose a penalty on a person under <ref href="#section-312">section 312</ref> in relation to an act or omission which constitutes an offence under <ref href="#section-31

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-316-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person may not be found guilty of an offence under <ref href="#section-315">section 315</ref> by virtue of an act or omission if the person has paid a penalty imposed under <ref href=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-317"><num>317</num><heading>Information sharing</heading><content><mod>In Schedule 14 to EA 2

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318"><num>318</num><heading>Expiry of this Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-318-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter, apart from <ref href="#section-318-5">subsection (5)</ref> of this section and <ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Chapter, apart from <ref href="#section-318-5">subsection (5)</ref> of this section and <ref href="#section-317">section 317</ref>, expires at the end of the relevant period.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the period of five years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section to change the definition of the “relevant period”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under <ref href="#section-318-3">subsection (3)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-318-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The expiry of this Chapter does not affect its continued operation in relation to any information notice given under <ref href="#section-311">section 311</ref> before its expiry.</c

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-5-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Provision of investigative assistance to overseas regulators</heading><s

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-319"><num>319</num><heading>Provision of investigative assistance to overseas regulators</heading><subsection e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-319-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant regulator (“<term refersTo="#term-r" eId="term-r">R</term>”) may assist an overseas regulator (“<term refersTo="#term-o" eId="term-o">O</term>”) in accordance with the table in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>O makes a request to R (see <ref href="#section-320">section 320</ref>) for R to assist O’s carrying out of functions which correspond or are similar to functions of R under

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>R considers that it would be appropriate to assist O (see <ref href="#section-321">section 321</ref>), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the request is made otherwise than under or in accordance with a qualifying cooperation arrangement, the Secretary of State authorises R to assist O (see <ref href="#se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-319-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The table in this subsection is—<tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-319-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>For the purposes of the exercise by R of the powers under Parts 3 and 4 of Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 by virtue of this Chapter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-319-3-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraphs 13, 19 and 20 of that Schedule are to be ignored;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where a power is exercisable only by an enforcer of a particular description, the power is exercisable by R only if R is an enforcer of that description;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-319-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>references in Part 4 of that Schedule to the enforcer’s legislation, in relation to a domestic enforcer, are to be read in relation to R as references to the law of, or other

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-319-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Any reference in an enactment (other than in this Chapter) to the functions of a relevant regulator under a relevant enactment includes a reference to those functions as exercised by vi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-319-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this Chapter—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-cooperation-arrangement" eId=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-320"><num>320</num><heading>Requests for investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-320-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-320-2">Subsection (2)</ref> makes provision about requests from O fo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-320-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-320-2">Subsection (2)</ref> makes provision about requests from O for the purposes of <ref href="#section-319">section 319</ref><ref href="#section-319-1">(1)</ref><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-320-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A request from O to R for R to assist O must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-320-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>be made in writing,</content></level><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-320-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>be made in writing,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-320-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>describe the matter in respect of which R’s assistance is requested, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-320-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>include details of any penalty or sanction that could be imposed as a result of the carrying out by O of the functions in respect of which R’s assistance is requested.</c

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321"><num>321</num><heading>The appropriateness of providing investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-321-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This subsection makes provision about how R is to consider whether i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This subsection makes provision about how R is to consider whether it would be appropriate to assist O for the purposes of <ref href="#section-319">section 319</ref><ref href="#section-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In considering whether it would be appropriate to assist O, R must have regard to whether—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-321-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>R would be able

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>R would be able to exercise its powers under the relevant enactment concerned in a corresponding or similar case arising in the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the United Kingdom and the country or territory of O, or R and O, are parties to a cooperation arrangement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the matter in respect of which the assistance is requested is sufficiently serious to justify R assisting O.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-3"><num>(3)</num><content>R may consider that it would not be appropriate to assist O unless O undertakes to make such contribution as R considers appropriate towards the cost of R doing so.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-4"><num>(4)</num><content>R must consider that it would not be appropriate to assist O where any of subsections <ref href="#section-321-5">(5)</ref> to <ref href="#section-321-8">(8)</ref> apply.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>This subsection applies where R considers that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-321-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person or body in the country or territory of O (whether

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person or body in the country or territory of O (whether or not O) would not provide corresponding or substantially similar assistance to R, unless R considers that there i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>assisting O would be contrary to the public interest.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>This subsection applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-321-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the matter to which the request relates concerns the investigation of crime

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the matter to which the request relates concerns the investigation of crime or the bringing of criminal proceedings, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the request is made otherwise than under or in accordance with a qualifying cooperation arrangement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-7"><num>(7)</num><content>This subsection applies where R would not be able to disclose, under Part 9 of EA 2002 (information), to O any information obtained by R in the course of assisting O.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>This subsection applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-321-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the request relates to a matter in respect of which in a corresponding or si

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the request relates to a matter in respect of which in a corresponding or similar case arising in the United Kingdom R would not be able to exercise its powers under the rele

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-321-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>R does not have reasonable grounds for suspecting that there has, or may have, been a breach of the law of the country or territory of O which appears to R to make provision

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-321-9"><num>(9)</num><content>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-321-8">subsection (8)</ref><ref href="#section-321-8-b">(b)</ref>, R is to regard as conclusive a certificate issued by O as to whether there has

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322"><num>322</num><heading>Authorisation of the provision of investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-322-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section makes provision about how the Secretary of State autho

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section makes provision about how the Secretary of State authorises R to assist O for the purposes of <ref href="#section-319">section 319</ref><ref href="#section-319-1">(1)</ref>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may authorise R to assist O either—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-322-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to one or more specific requests for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to one or more specific requests for assistance, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>generally in respect of requests for assistance of a particular description (including in respect of requests from particular overseas regulators).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may withdraw any general authorisation given under <ref href="#section-322-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-322-2-b">(b)</ref>.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-322-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any general authorisation given under <ref href="#section-322-2">subse

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any general authorisation given under <ref href="#section-322-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-322-2-b">(b)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>notice of any withdrawal of a general authorisation under <ref href="#section-322-3">subsection (3)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In considering whether to authorise R to assist O (whether specifically or generally), the Secretary of State must have regard to whether—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-322

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>O’s request for assistance is made under, or in accordance with, the terms of an arrangement or agreement (other than a qualifying cooperation arrangement) to which the Unite

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>it would be more appropriate, in relation to the matter in respect of which R’s assistance is requested, for—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-322-5-b-i"><num>(i)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-322-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any of R’s powers under the relevant enactment concerned to be exercised solely on behalf of R (and not by virtue of this Chapter), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-322-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>for functions to be exercised by another person or body in the United Kingdom or in a country or territory other than the country or territory of O;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>R assisting O would be contrary to the public interest.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In authorising R to assist O, the Secretary of State may impose conditions on R doing so.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The conditions that may be imposed include conditions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-322-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring R, before assisting O, to obtain an undert

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring R, before assisting O, to obtain an undertaking from O that any information obtained by R in assisting O will not be used, or will only be used, for specified purpo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>requiring R not to use specified powers that would otherwise be available to R in assisting O;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring R to assist O by using specified powers available to R only in a specified manner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-322-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>requiring R to assist O only in respect of specified matters.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-322-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-322-7">subsection (7)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a condition imposed by the Secretary of S

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-323"><num>323</num><heading>Notifications in respect of requests for investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-323-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>R must notify the Secretary of State that R has received a req

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-323-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>R must notify the Secretary of State that R has received a request for assistance from O where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-323-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>R considers

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-323-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>R considers that it would be appropriate for R to assist O, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-323-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Secretary of State has not given R a general authorisation to provide O with the assistance requested (see <ref href="#section-322">section 322</ref><ref href="#section-3

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-323-2"><num>(2)</num><content>But <ref href="#section-323-1">subsection (1)</ref> does not apply where O’s request is made under or in accordance with a qualifying cooperation arrangement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-323-3"><num>(3)</num><content>R must notify O as to whether R will be providing the assistance requested and, where relevant, of any conditions imposed on that assistance (see <ref href="#section-322">section 322</r

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324"><num>324</num><heading>Guidance in connection with investigative assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-324-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must prepare and publish guidance about—</intro><level class="p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA must prepare and publish guidance about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-324-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the making and consideration of requests for assistance un

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-324-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the making and consideration of requests for assistance under this Chapter, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-324-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the provision of assistance under this Chapter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may at any time prepare and publish revised or new guidance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324-3"><num>(3)</num><content>No guidance is to be published under this section without the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In preparing guidance under this section the CMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-324-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A relevant regulator must have regard to the guidance for the time being in force when it is exercising functions under or in connection this Chapter.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-325"><num>325</num><heading>Amendments to other legislation</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-28">Schedule 28</ref> makes amendments to other legislation in connection with the provision made by this Chapter.<

<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-5-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-326"><num>32

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-326"><num>326</num><heading>Disclosing information overseas</heading><subsection eId="section-32

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-326-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 9 of EA 2002 (information) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-326-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>For section 243 (overseas disclosures) substitute—<quot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-326-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 244 (specified information: considerations relevant to disclosure)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-326-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-326-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “information whose disclosure the authority thinks is contrary to the public interest” substitute <quotedText>“sensitive information”</quotedText>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-326-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), for the words after “(so far as practicable)” to the end of paragraph (b) substitute <quotedText>“any commercial information or private information”</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-326-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 245 (offences) in subsection (2), for “243(4)” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e36795">243E</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-326-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>For section 246 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-326-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 59 of the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprises) Act 2004 (information), in subsection (6)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-326-6-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-326-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “section 243(6)” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e36852">section 243F</ref><ref href="#d25e36868">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e36889">(3)</ref>”</quotedText>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-326-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “(overseas disclosures)” substitute <quotedText>“(relevant considerations relating to overseas disclosures)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-327"><num>327</num><heading>Duty of expedition on the CMA and sectoral regulators</heading><subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-327-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In section 25 of ERRA 2013 (the Competition and Markets

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-327-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After Schedule 4 to ERRA 2013 insert—<quotedStructure s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-327-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In consequence of the amendments made by subsections <ref href="#section-327-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-327-2">(2)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-327-3-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-327-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 103 of EA 2002 (duty of expedition in relation to references)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-327-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in the heading,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-327-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“under section 45 or 62”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-327-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>omit subsection (1);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-327-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the Water Mergers (Modification of Enactments) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3202">S.I. 2004/3202</ref>) omit Articl

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-327-4"><num>(4)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-29">Schedule 29</ref> makes provision imposing a duty of expedition on sectoral regulators in respect of their competition functions that are exercisable concurrent

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-328"><num>328</num><heading>Offenders assisting investigations and prosecutions: powers of the C

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-328-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (offenders assisting investigations and prosecutions), section 71 (assistance by offender: immunity from prosec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-328-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (dab) insert—<quoted

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-328-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In subsection (6A), in the words before paragraph (a), after “the Bank of England,” insert <quotedText>“the Competition and Markets Authority”</quotedText>.</mod></content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-328-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-329"><num>329</num><heading>Removal of limit on the tenure of a chair of the Competition Appeal Tribunal</heading><content>In Schedule 2 to EA 2002 (the Competition Appeal Tribunal), in paragraph 2 (tenure etc) omit su

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-6"><num>Part 6</num><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-330"><num>330</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro>In this Act—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-ca-1998"

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-330"><num>330</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro>In this Act—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-ca-1998" eId="term-ca-1998">CA 1998</term>” means the Competition Act

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Companies Act 2006 is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-3">This paragraph</ref> applies where conduct of a person is contin

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#schedule-19">this Schedule</ref> limits the power under <ref href="#section-339">section 339</ref><ref href="#section-339-5">(5)</ref> to

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-24-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content by a person who is bound, in relation

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-24-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>A contract between a consumer and a trader where the contract is entered into by a trader in the course of providing childcare vouchers within the meaning given

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-27-paragraph-3-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In EA 2002—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 14 (provisions about d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in Schedule 15 (enactments conferr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-27-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><su

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Greater London Authority Act <ref eId="c00198" href="http:/

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before releasing an undertaking from a commitment the CMA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sche

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro>In section 101 of the Telecommunicatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (v);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (w) insert—<quoted

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-8-1"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><intro>In section 235 of the Greater London

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-25-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (ru);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-25-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (v) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><intro>In section 393 of the Communications

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-28-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (q);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-28-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (s) insert—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><intro>In section 60(9) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (duties of the CMA), in the words before paragraph (a)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragrap

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-31-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “apply”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, as they had effect immediately before the date on which <ref href="#section-143">section 14

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-31-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“applied immediately before that date”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>The CMA must publish a notice of its decision on whether to release an undertaking from a commitment as soon as reasonably practicable.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-12-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-13-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-14-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-30-paragraph-15-1"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro>In Part 2 of Schedule 15 (enactments

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>at the end of the list insert—<qu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-30-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit the entry for subordinate legislation made for the purpose of securing compliance with <ref eId="c00195" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directiv

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-331"><num>331</num><heading>Data protection</heading><subsection eId="section-331-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies to a duty or power to process information that is imposed or conferred by or under any pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-331-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies to a duty or power to process information that is imposed or conferred by or under any provision of this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-331-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A duty or power to which this section applies does not require or authorise the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but the duty or power i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332"><num>332</num><heading>Notices</heading><subsection eId="section-332-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-332">This section</ref> applies in relation to a notice given to a person—</intro><level class="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-332">This section</ref> applies in relation to a notice given to a person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>under this A

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>under this Act by the CMA, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>under <ref href="#part-3">Part 3</ref> by another enforcer (within the meaning of that Part).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The notice may be given by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>delivering it to the person,</content></level><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>delivering it to the person,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>leaving it at the person’s proper address,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>sending it by post to the person at that address, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>sending it to the person by email to their email address.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A notice to a body corporate may be given in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-332-2">(2)</ref> to any officer of that body.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A notice to a partnership may be given in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-332-2">(2)</ref> to any partner or a person who has the control or management of the partnership

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A notice to a firm that is not a body corporate or a partnership may be given in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-332-2">(2)</ref> to any member of the governing body of t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A person’s proper address is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where the person has specified an address as one at which the perso

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where the person has specified an address as one at which the person, or someone acting on the person’s behalf, will accept service of notices or other documents, t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any other case, the address determined in accordance with <ref href="#section-332-7">subsection (7)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A person’s proper address is (if <ref href="#section-332-6">subsection (6)</ref><ref href="#section-332-6-a">(a)</ref> does not apply)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-7-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a body corporate, its registered or principal office;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a partnership, the principal office of the partnership;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a firm that is not a body corporate or a partnership, the principal office of the firm;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in a case where none of <ref href="#section-332-7-a">paragraphs (a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-332-7-c">(c)</ref> apply, any address at which the CMA or other

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>A person’s email address is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any email address published for the time being by that person as an address fo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any email address published for the time being by that person as an address for contacting that person, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if there is no such published address, any email address by means of which the CMA or other enforcer believes, on reasonable grounds, that the notice will come to the attenti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In the case of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-332-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a body corporate registered outside the United Kingdom,</content></level><level class="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a body corporate registered outside the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a partnership carrying on business outside the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-332-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other type of firm with offices outside the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-332">this section</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-officer" eId="term-officer">officer</term>”, in relation to any body corporate, means a director, manager, secret

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-332-11"><num>(11)</num><content><ref href="#section-332">This section</ref> does not limit any other lawful means of giving notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-333"><num>333</num><heading>Consultation</heading><content>A duty to consult under or by virtue of this Act may be satisfied by consultation that took place wholly or partly before the passing of this Act.</content

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-334"><num>334</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><intro>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-334-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenses incurr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-334-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State or the CMA under or by virtue of this Act, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-334-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-335"><num>335</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><content><ref href="#schedule-30">Schedule 30</ref> contains minor and consequential amendments.</content></section>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336"><num>336</num><heading>Power to make further consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-336-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision that is consequentia

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or on any provision made under it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The power to make regulations under this section includes power to amend, repeal or revoke provision made by an enactment passed or made before the end of the Session in which this Act

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure if they amend, repeal or revoke any provision of primary legislation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under this section to which <ref href="#section-336-3">subsection (3)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-336-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337"><num>337</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-337-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</intro><level class="para1"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-337-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consequential, suppleme

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-337-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-337-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>different provision for different purposes.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Regulations under this Act are to be made by statutory instrument.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where regulations under this Act are subject to “the affirmative procedure”, the regulations may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid bef

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where regulations under this Act are subject to “the negative procedure”, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In the case of regulations under section <ref href="#section-336">336</ref> made by the Treasury, the references in subsections (3) and (4) to each or either House of Parliament are to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made in regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-337-7"><num>(7)</num><content>This section does not apply to regulations under <ref href="#section-339">section 339</ref>.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-338"><num>338</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-338-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection (2), this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-338-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection (2), this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-338-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended, repealed or revoked.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339"><num>339</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-339-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Except as provided by subsections <ref href="#section-339-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-339-3">(3)</ref>,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Except as provided by subsections <ref href="#section-339-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-339-3">(3)</ref>, this Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-339-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-130">s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-339-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><ref href="#section-130">section 130</ref> (and <ref href="#schedule-7">Schedule 7</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-339-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>this Part, other than <ref href="#section-335">section 335</ref> (and <ref href="#schedule-30">Schedule 30</ref>);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-339-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other provision of this Act so far as it confers power to make regulations or is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of such a power on or after the day on whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-3"><num>(3)</num><content><ref href="#section-129">Section 129</ref> (and <ref href="#schedule-6">Schedule 6</ref>) come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Different days may be appointed under <ref href="#section-339-1">subsection (1)</ref> for different purposes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-339-5">(5)</ref> includes power to make different provision for different purposes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-339-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-340"><num>340</num><heading>Short title</heading><content>This Act may be cited as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.</content></section>

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