United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020

December 17, 2020

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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" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>UK market access: goods</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-introductory"><hea

<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-crossheading-introductory"><heading>Introductory</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Purpo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Purpose of Part 1</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part promotes the continued functioning of the internal market for goods in the United Kingdom by establishin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part promotes the continued functioning of the internal market for goods in the United Kingdom by establishing the United Kingdom market access principles.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The United Kingdom market access principles are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the mutual recognition principle for goods (see sections 2 to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the mutual recognition principle for goods (see sections 2 to 4), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the non-discrimination principle for goods (see sections 5 to 9).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Those principles have no direct legal effect except as provided by this Part.</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-crossheading-mutual-recognition-goods"><heading>Mutual recognition: goods</heading><section eId="section-2"><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>The mutual recognition principle for goods</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The mutual recognition principle for goods is the principle that goods which—</intro><l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The mutual recognition principle for goods is the principle that goods which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been produced in, or importe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been produced in, or imported into, one part of the United Kingdom (“the originating part”), 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>can be sold there without contravening any relevant requirements that would apply to their sale,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where goods are to be sold in a particular way in the other part of the United Kingdom, the condition in subsection (1)(b) has effect as if the reference to “their sale” were a reference

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where the principle applies in relation to a sale of goods in a part of the United Kingdom because the conditions in subsection (1)(a) and (b) are met, any relevant requirements there do

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Relevant requirements for the purposes of section 2</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-rel

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for go

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A statutory requirement in the part of the United Kingdom concerned which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prohibits the sale of the goods or,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prohibits the sale of the goods or, in the case of an obligation or condition, results in their sale being prohibited if it is not complied with, 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>is within the scope of the mutual recognition principle,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A statutory requirement is within the scope of the mutual recognition principle if it relates to any one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>characteristics of the goods themselves (such as their nature, composition, age, quality or performance);</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>any matter connected with the presentation of the goods (such as the name or description applied to them or their packaging, labelling, lot-marking or date-stamping);</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any matter connected with the production of the goods or anything from which they are made or is involved in their production, including the place at which, or the circumstance

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any matter relating to the identification or tracing of an animal (such as marking, tagging or micro-chipping or the keeping of particular records);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the inspection, assessment, registration, certification, approval or, authorisation of the goods or any other similar dealing with them;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>documentation or information that must be produced or recorded, kept, accompany the goods or be submitted to an authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>anything not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f) which must (or must not) be done to, or in relation to, the goods before they are allowed to be sold.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A manner of sale requirement is not within the scope of the mutual recognition principle unless subsection (6) applies.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For this purpose a “manner of sale requirement” is a statutory requirement that governs any aspect of the circumstances or manner in which the goods are sold (such as where, when, by who

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A statutory requirement that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is worded as a manner of sale requirement, but</content></level><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is worded as a manner of sale requirement, but</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>appears to be designed artificially to avoid the operation of the mutual recognition principle in relation to what would otherwise be a requirement within the scope of that pri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A statutory requirement which requires the person selling or acquiring the goods to keep or submit, after the sale takes place, any documentation or information required to be produced or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-requirement" eId="term-statutory-requirement">statutory requirement</term>” means an obligation, a condition or a prohibition (however descr

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Exclusion of certain requirements existing before commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A statutory requirement in a part of the United Kingdom (“<term refersT

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A statutory requirement in a part of the United Kingdom (“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-part" eId="term-the-relevant-part">the relevant part</term>”) which—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>applies in relation to a particular sale of goods in that part of the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would otherwise fall within section 3 as a relevant requirement,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The conditions are that, on the relevant day —</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the same statutory requirement would have applied in relation to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the same statutory requirement would have applied in relation to the sale if it had taken place on that day, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>there was no corresponding requirement in force in each of the other three parts of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection (2) “the relevant day” is the day before the day on which this section comes into force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The re-enactment (without substantive change) of a statutory requirement does not affect its continuity for the purposes of subsection (2)(a).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection (2)(b) “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-requirement" eId="term-corresponding-requirement">corresponding requirement</term>”, in relation to the statuto

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content>For the purposes of subsections (2) and (5) a statutory requirement is to be regarded as the same as another statutory requirement, or having the same effect, if any differences between t

<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-crossheading-nondiscrimination-goods"><heading>Non-discrimination: goods</heading><section eId="section-5"><n

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>The non-discrimination principle for goods</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The non-discrimination principle for goods is the principle that the sale of goods in one

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The non-discrimination principle for goods is the principle that the sale of goods in one part of the United Kingdom should not be affected by relevant requirements that directly or indir

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of the application of that principle in any given case—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the part of the United Kingdom where s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the part of the United Kingdom where sale should not be affected is referred to as the “<term refersTo="#term-destination-part" eId="term-destination-part">destination part</t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the goods that have a relevant connection with another part of the United Kingdom are referred to as the “<term refersTo="#term-incoming-goods" eId="term-incoming-goods">incom

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>that other part is referred to as the “<term refersTo="#term-originating-part" eId="term-originating-part">originating part</term>”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A relevant requirement (see section 6) is of no effect in the destination part if, and to the extent that, it directly or indirectly discriminates against the incoming goods (see sections

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Goods have a relevant connection with a part of the United Kingdom if they or any of their components—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are prod

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are produced in that part,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>are produced by a business based in that part, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>come from, or pass through, that part before reaching the destination part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-components" eId="term-components">components</term>” incl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-components" eId="term-components">components</term>” includes parts, ingredients and constituent materials;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>a business is “based”—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-5-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where its registered office is,</content></level><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where its registered office is,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if it does not have a registered office, where its head office is, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>if it has neither a registered office nor a head office, where its principal place of business is.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Relevant requirements for the purposes of the non-discrimination principle</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-req

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” for the purposes of the non-discrimination principle for go

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A relevant requirement, for the purposes of the principle as it has effect in relation to a part of the United Kingdom, is a statutory provision that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>applies in that part of the United Kingdom to, or in relation to, goods sold in that part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is within the scope of the non-discrimination principle.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A statutory provision is within the scope of the non-discrimination principle if it relates to any one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the circumstances or manner in which goods are sold (such as where, when, by whom, to whom, or the price or other terms on which they may be sold);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the transportation, storage, handling or display of goods;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the inspection, assessment, registration, certification, approval or authorisation of the goods or any similar dealing with them;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the conduct or regulation of businesses that engage in the sale of certain goods or types of goods.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A statutory provision is not a relevant requirement—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the extent that it is a relevant requirement for the pu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the extent that it is a relevant requirement for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for goods (see section 3), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if section 9 (exclusion of certain existing provisions) so provides.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (3) so as to add, vary or remove a paragraph of that subsection.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (5) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (5) the Secretary of State must seek the consent of the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northern I

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-8"><num>(8)</num><content>If consent to the making of the regulations is not given by any of those authorities within the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is sought from that authority, the S

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-9"><num>(9)</num><content>If regulations are made in reliance on subsection (8), the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining why the Secretary of State decided to make the regulations without the co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-provision" eId="term-statutory-provision">statutory provision</term>” means provision contained in legislation.</content></subsecti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>The non-discrimination principle: direct discrimination</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant requirement directly discriminates against incoming goods if, for t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant requirement directly discriminates against incoming goods if, for the reason that the goods have the relevant connection with the originating part, the requirement applies to, or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in which it does not or would not apply to local goods, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that puts the incoming goods at a disadvantage compared to local goods.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Goods are put at a disadvantage if it is made in any way more difficult, or less attractive, to sell or buy the goods or do anything in connection with their sale.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>“Local goods”, for the purposes of this section, are actual or hypothetical goods that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>lack the relevant conne

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>lack the relevant connection of the incoming goods with the originating part, but</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise are materially the same as, and share the material circumstances of, the incoming goods.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Goods (“the other goods”) lack the relevant connection of the incoming goods with the originating part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the incoming goods have a relevant connection within section 5(4)(a), if the other goods, or (as the case may be) their components, were produced in the destination part;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the incoming goods have a relevant connection within section 5(4)(b), if the other goods, or (as the case may be) their components, were produced by a business based in t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the incoming goods have a relevant connection within section 5(4)(c), if the other goods, or (as the case may be) their components, came from the destination part and did

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>The non-discrimination principle: indirect discrimination</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant requirement indirectly discriminates against incoming goods if—</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant requirement indirectly discriminates against incoming goods if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not directly discriminate ag

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not directly discriminate against the goods,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it applies to, or in relation to, the incoming goods in a way that puts them at a disadvantage,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>it has an adverse market effect, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>it cannot reasonably be considered a necessary means of achieving a legitimate aim.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Goods are put at a disadvantage if it is made in any way more difficult, or less attractive, to sell or buy the goods or do anything in connection with their sale than if the requirement

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A requirement has an adverse market effect if, because it—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>puts at a disadvantage the incoming goods (and any c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>puts at a disadvantage the incoming goods (and any comparable goods that also have a relevant connection with the originating part and are also put at that disadvantage), but</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>does not put at that disadvantage (at all or to the same extent) some or all comparable goods that have a relevant connection with the destination part and no other part of the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-comparable-goods" eId="term-comparable-goods">Comparable goods</term>” means like goods or interchangeable goods; and—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“like goods” are goods that are alike the incoming goods in all respects, or otherwise have characteristics closely resembling those of the incoming goods;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“interchangeable goods” are goods that, from the point of view of a purchaser of the goods, could reasonably be said to be interchangeable with the incoming goods.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The application of subsection (3) is to be determined with regard both to the content of the requirement and to the way in which it operates, or is administered, in practice (as a whole o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-legitimate-aim" eId="term-legitimate-aim">Legitimate aim</term>” means one, or a combination, of the following aims—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-6-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the protection of the life or health of humans, animals or plants;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the protection of public safety or security.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (6) so as to add, vary or remove an aim.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (7) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (7), the Secretary of State must seek the consent of the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northern

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-10"><num>(10)</num><content>If consent to the making of the regulations is not given by any of those authorities within the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is sought from that authority, the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-11"><num>(11)</num><content>If regulations are made in reliance on subsection (10), the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining why the Secretary of State decided to make the regulations without the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>The application of subsection (1)(d) is to be determined with regard, in particular, to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effects of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effects of the requirement in all the circumstances, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the availability of alternative means of achieving the aim in question.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Exclusion of certain provision existing before commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Statutory provision is not a relevant requirement for the purposes of th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Statutory provision is not a relevant requirement for the purposes of the non-discrimination principle for goods if the same provision was in force in the part of the United Kingdom conce

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The re-enactment (without substantive change) of statutory provision does not affect its continuity for the purposes of subsection (1).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection (1) the same provision is to be regarded as in force on the day concerned if any differences are not substantive.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-provision" eId="term-statutory-provision">statutory provision</term>” has the same meaning as in section 6.</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-crossheading-exclusions-from-market-access-principles"><heading>Exclusions from market access principles</he

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Further exclusions from market access principles</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 1 contains provision excluding the application of the United Kingdom ma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 1 contains provision excluding the application of the United Kingdom market access principles in certain cases.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend that Schedule.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power under subsection (2) may, for example, be exercised to give effect to an agreement that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>forms part

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>forms part of a common framework agreement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provides that certain cases, matters, requirements or provision should be excluded from the application of the market access principles.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A “common framework agreement” is a consensus between a Minister of the Crown and one or more devolved administrations as to how devolved or transferred matters previously governed by E

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content>References in this section to devolved or transferred matters include reference to corresponding matters in England.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>When determining whether a matter is a devolved or transferred matter for the purposes of this section, the following provisions are to be ignored—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 30A of the Scotland Act 1998;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 109A of the Government of Wales Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 6A of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In making regulations under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must have regard to the importance of facilitating the access to the market within Great Britain of qualifying Northern

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (2) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must seek the consent of the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northern

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content>If consent to the making of the regulations is not given by any of those authorities within the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is sought from that authority, th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-11"><num>(11)</num><content>If regulations are made in reliance on subsection (10), the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining why the Secretary of State decided to make the regulations without th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-administrations" eId="term-devolved-administrations">devolved administrations</term>”

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-declared-for-a-voluntary-customs-procedure" eId="term-declared-for-a-voluntary-customs-procedure">declared for a voluntary customs procedure</term>” means declared, in accordance

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

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“relevant 12-month period” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the period of 12 months beginning with 1 April 2023, and</content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</nu

<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="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 10</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="schedule-1-crossheading-threats-to-human-animal-or-plant-health"><heading>Threats to human, animal or plant health</

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-chemicals"><heading>Chemicals</h

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-fertilisers-and-pesticides"><heading><i

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-taxation"><heading>Taxation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-provision-having-effect-in-more-than-one-part-of-the-united-kingdom"><heading>Provision having e

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-singleuse-plastic-items"><heading><ins

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-86c9445040830ed1e8218e09ad0e88ca-1671186711564" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-86c9445040830ed1e8218

<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="schedule-1-crossheading-glue-traps"><heading><ins class="first"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-0f4add82dbd54263224dab54e6d673a2-1771847650384" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0f4add82dbd54263224da

<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:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="schedule" eI

<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-2-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Authorisation requirements to which section 19 (mutual recognition) do

<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-2-part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Regulatory requirements to which sections 20 and 21 (non-discriminatio

<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 32</a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (the Competition and Markets Authority) 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-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-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-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-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-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><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-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><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-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In paragraph 9(2)—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit “or” at the end of 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="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (b) insert<quotedTe

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In paragraph 10(2)(b), at the end insert <quotedText>“ or the OIM panel ”</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-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>After Part 3 insert—<quotedStruc

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-promoting" eId="term-promoting">promoting</term>”, in relation to economic development, includes taking any measure likely to contribute directly or indirectly to economic develo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers, and</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-crossheading-supplementary"><heading>Supplementary</heading><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>M

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Modifications in connection with the Northern Ireland Protocol</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The United Kingdom market access principles for goods apply, in re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The United Kingdom market access principles for goods apply, in relation to the sale of goods in a part of the United Kingdom other than Northern Ireland, with the following modification

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The mutual recognition principle for goods applies in relation to all qualifying Northern Ireland goods as if they were produced in, or imported into, Northern Ireland.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>That principle does not apply in relation to goods produced in, or imported into, Northern Ireland that are not qualifying Northern Ireland goods, unless subsection (4) applies.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If goods falling within subsection (3) are moved in a way that would, but for the fact that Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom, amount for the purposes of the mutual recogn

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Goods that are not qualifying Northern Ireland goods do not have a relevant connection with Northern Ireland for the purposes of the non-discrimination principle for goods (despite secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection (7) applies for the purposes of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 in a case where Northern Ireland is the “affected part” within the meaning of sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In determining whether the condition in sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph is met, a pest or disease is to be taken to be present in Northern Ireland if it is, or may be, present in qua

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-northern-ireland-goods" eId="term-qualifying-northern-ireland-goods">qualifying Northern Ireland goods</term>” has the same meaning as

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Guidance relating to Part 1</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance on any matter relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance on any matter relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the practical operation of the United Ki

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the practical operation of the United Kingdom market access principles, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the effect of any provision of this Part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Guidance may be directed towards the public generally or towards any description of persons (such as traders, persons with enforcement functions or a class of such traders or persons).</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-function" eId="term-enforcement-function">enforcement function</term>” means a function relating to the enforcement of anything whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The power of the Secretary of State under subsection (1) includes power to revise or withdraw (in whole or part) any guidance previously issued.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before issuing, revising or withdrawing guidance under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must arrange for the publication of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance that has been issued, as revised fro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance that has been issued, as revised from time to time;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any revisions made under subsection (4);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>notice of the withdrawal of any guidance under subsection (4).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-guidance" eId="term-guidance">guidance</term>” means guidance under subsection (1).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Duty to review the use of Part 1 amendment powers</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “the Part 1 amendment powers” are the powers conferred by sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “the Part 1 amendment powers” are the powers conferred by sections 6(5), 8(7) and 10(2) (powers to amend certain provisions of Part 1).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, during the permitted period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a review of any use that has been made of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a review of any use that has been made of the Part 1 amendment powers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare a report of the review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay a copy of the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In carrying out the review the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and 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-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any relevant reports made, or advice given, by the Competition and Markets Authority under Part 4, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>assess the impact and effectiveness of any changes made under the Part 1 amendment powers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The permitted period is the period beginning with the third anniversary of the passing of this Act and ending with the fifth anniversary.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If any Part 1 amendment power has not been used by the time the review is carried out, this section has effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>as if the report required by subsection (2), so far as relating to that power, is a report containing—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-13-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-13-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a statement to the effect that the power has not been used since it came into force, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-13-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>such other information relating to that statement as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to give, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>as if the requirements of subsection (3) did not apply in relation to that power.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Sale of goods complying with local law</heading><content>Nothing in this Part prevents goods produced in or imported into a part of the United Kingdom from being sold in another part of the Un

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Interpretation of references to “sale” in Part 1</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section explains the meaning in this Part of references to the sale of goo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section explains the meaning in this Part of references to the sale of goods (however expressed).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-sale" eId="term-sale">Sale</term>” does not include a sale which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not made in the c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not made in the course of a business, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is made in the course of a business but only for the purpose of performing a function of a public nature.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection (2)(b) does not exclude a sale which is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by a public body or authority for commercial purpose

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by a public body or authority for commercial purposes, and</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>not made for the purpose of performing a function of a public nature (other than a function relating to the carrying on of commercial activities).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-sale" eId="term-sale">Sale</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>agreement to sell,</content></level><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>agreement to sell,</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>offering or exposing for sale, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>having in possession or holding for sale.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This Part applies in relation to a supply of goods other than a sale as it applies in relation to a sale (and any reference to “sale”, outside this subsection, is to be read accordingly

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-supply-of-goods" eId="term-supply-of-goods">supply of goods</term>” means the transfer of possession or property in goods (whether or not under or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>barter or exchange,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the leasing or hiring out of goods, hire-purchase, or bailment of goods, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>gift (or anything else done free of charge).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Interpretation of other expressions used in Part 1</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-goods" eId="term-goods">Goods</term>” means any tangible movable, or corporeal moveable, thing (including any packaging or label), but not water or gas that is not

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Goods are to be regarded as “produced in” a part of the United Kingdom (if not wholly produced there) if the most recent significant production step which is a regulated step has occurr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A production step occurring in a part of the United Kingdom is “<term refersTo="#term-regulated" eId="term-regulated">regulated</term>” for the purposes of subsection (3) if —</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is the subject of any statutory requirement in that part of the United Kingdom, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>it is a step that could materially affect a person's ability to sell the goods without contravening—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any relevant requirement for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for goods, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any statutory requirement that is excluded from being a relevant requirement by section 4(1),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A production step is “<term refersTo="#term-significant" eId="term-significant">significant</term>” for the purposes of subsection (3) if it is significant in terms of the character of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A production step falling within any of the following descriptions is not significant (whether or not it is regulated)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>activities carried out specifically to ensure goods do not deteriorate before being sold (such as maintaining them at or below a particular temperature);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>activities carried out solely for purposes relevant to their presentation for sale (such as cleaning or pressing fabrics or sorting different coloured items for packaging toge

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>activities involving a communication of any kind with a regulatory or trade body (such as registering the goods or notifying the goods or anything connected with them or their

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>activities carried out for the purpose of testing or assessing any characteristic of the goods (such as batch testing a pharmaceutical product).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A production step involving the packaging, labelling or marking of goods is not significant (whether or not it is regulated) unless the step is fundamental to the character of the goods

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Goods are “imported into” a part of the United Kingdom only if they are imported into that part from outside the United Kingdom.For this purpose the Isle of Man is outside the Un

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Goods are to be regarded as imported—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for goods brought by sea, when the ship carrying them enters the limits

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for goods brought by sea, when the ship carrying them enters the limits of the port at which they are discharged;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for goods brought by air, when they are unloaded;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content>for goods brought by land, when they enter the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Goods produced in, or imported into, a part of the United Kingdom (“the original part of the United Kingdom”) which are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-10-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>exported to a place outside the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>re-imported back into any other part of the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>A reference (however expressed) to the production of anything includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>cultivation, harvesting and simila

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>cultivation, harvesting and similar activities (in relation to plants or fungi) and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>rearing, keeping, handling, killing and similar activities (in relation to livestock or other animals).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>A reference (however expressed) to law in a part of the United Kingdom is a reference to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the law of Engla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the law of England and Wales as it applies in (or in relation to) England,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the law of England and Wales as it applies in (or in relation to) Wales,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the law of Scotland, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the law of Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-13"><num>(13)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-contravening" eId="term-contravening">Contravening</term>” includes failing to comply.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-14"><num>(14)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-requirement" eId="term-statutory-requirement">Statutory requirement</term>” has the meaning given by section 3(8).</content></subsection>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>UK market access: services</heading><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Services: overview</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part governs the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Services: overview</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part governs the regulation of service providers in the United Kingdom.</content></subsection><subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part governs the regulation of service providers in the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It makes provision that limits the application and effect of authorisation requirements and regulatory requirements.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An authorisation requirement is a legislative requirement that a service provider must have the permission of a regulator before carrying on a business of providing particular services.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A regulatory requirement is a legislative requirement that would if not satisfied (whether at a particular point or on a continuing basis) prevent a service provider from carrying on a b

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The following are neither authorisation requirements nor regulatory requirements for the purposes of this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>relevant requirements as defined for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for goods (see section 3);</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>provision of the sort described in section 24(1) or 28(1) (professional qualifications and regulation) to the extent it has the effect described there;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>a requirement that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-17-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is in force, or otherwise has effect, on the day before the day on which thi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-17-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is in force, or otherwise has effect, on the day before the day on which this section comes into force and has not been substantively changed after that day, or</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-17-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>comes into force, or otherwise takes effect, on or after the day on which this section comes into force if it re-enacts or replicates (without substantive change) a legisl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a requirement that applies to a service provider, but which also applies to persons who do not provide services (for example, a requirement imposing duties on employers);<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a requirement to notify, or register with, a regulator;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content>a requirement to provide evidence of being authorised to provide services in a part of the United Kingdom other than the part in which the requirement applies.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection (5)(c) does not exclude (and, accordingly, references to authorisation requirements do include) an authorisation requirement that applies in a part of the United Kingdom if, a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (6)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an authorisation requirement corresponds to another authorisation require

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an authorisation requirement corresponds to another authorisation requirement if it relates to the same, or substantially the same, services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the “relevant day” is the day before the day on which this section comes into force.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-8"><num>(8)</num><content>For the purposes of this section, an authorisation requirement is substantively changed if a legislative requirement that would, if not satisfied, prevent a service provider from satisfy

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-service-provider" eId="term-service-provider">service provider</term>” means a person—</intro><l

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-sport" eId="term-sport">sport</term>” includes any physical recreation.</content></hcontainer>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation-requirement" eId="term-authorisation-requirement">authorisation requirement</term>” has the meaning given by section 17(3);</content></hcontainer>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979, or</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“permanent establishment”—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a company, is to be read in accordance with Chapter 2 of Part 24 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, and</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 5 years.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-administrations" eId="term-devolved-administrations">devolved administrations</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the Scottish Ministe

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The United Kingdom market access principles do not apply to (and sections 2(3) and 5(3) do not affect t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content>in any other case, the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<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><content>The mutual recognition principle for goods does not apply to (and section 2(3) does not affect the oper

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>Where a decision is taken to exercise powers conferred by legislation in a particular way for the purpose referred to in paragraph 1(2) or 2(2), references to “l

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In paragraphs 1 and 2, “responsible administration” is to be interpreted in accordance with sub-paragr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A relevant requirement is not to be taken to directly discriminate against incoming goods for the purpo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Services: exclusions</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Schedule 2 contains—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a list of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Schedule 2 contains—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a list of services specified in the first column of the table in Part 1 of that Schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a list of services specified in the first column of the table in Part 1 of that Schedule, to which section 19 (mutual recognition) does not apply;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a list of services specified in the first column of the table in Part 2 of that Schedule, to which sections 20 and 21 (non-discrimination) do not apply;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a list of authorisation requirements in Part 3 of that Schedule, to which section 19 does not apply;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a list of regulatory requirements in Part 4 of that Schedule, to which sections 20 and 21 do not apply.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must keep Schedule 2 under review, and may by regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remove entries in the table

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remove entries in the tables in Part 1 or Part 2 of that Schedule or entries in the lists in Part 3 or Part 4 of that Schedule;</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>amend entries in those tables or lists;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>add entries to those tables or lists.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power under subsection (2) may, for example, be exercised to give effect to an agreement that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>forms part

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>forms part of a common framework agreement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provides that certain cases, matters, requirements or provision should be excluded from the application of this Part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A “common framework agreement” is a consensus between a Minister of the Crown and one or more devolved administrations as to how devolved or transferred matters previously governed by E

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content>References in this section to devolved or transferred matters include reference to corresponding matters in England.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>When determining whether a matter is a devolved or transferred matter for the purposes of this section, the following provisions are to be ignored—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 30A of the Scotland Act 1998;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 109A of the Government of Wales Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 6A of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (2) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must seek the consent of the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northern

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content>If consent to the making of the regulations is not given by any of those authorities within the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is sought from that authority, the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content>If regulations are made in reliance on subsection (9), the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining why the Secretary of State decided to make the regulations without the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-devolved-administrations" eId="term-devolved-administrations">devolved administrations</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a Northern Ireland department.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Services: mutual recognition of authorisation requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An authorisation requirement in relation to the provision of services

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An authorisation requirement in relation to the provision of services in one part of the United Kingdom does not apply to a person who is authorised to provide those services in another

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person is authorised to provide services in a part of the United Kingdom if they have the permission of a regulator that exercises regulatory functions in relation to the whole of that

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content>But, for the purposes of this section, a person is not to be treated as authorised to provide services in a part of the United Kingdom where the permission to provide those services only

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsection (1) does not apply to an authorisation requirement to the extent it can reasonably be justified as a response to a public health emergency.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Direct discrimination in the regulation of services</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory requirement that directly discriminates against a service provid

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory requirement that directly discriminates against a service provider is of no effect in relation to that service provider.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A regulatory requirement directly discriminates against a service provider if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has, or would have, the eff

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has, or would have, the effect of treating the service provider less favourably than other service providers, and</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>the reason for that less favourable treatment is the service provider's relevant connection, or lack of relevant connection, to a part of the United Kingdom.</content></le

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A regulatory requirement is not to be taken to directly discriminate against a service provider to the extent the requirement can reasonably be justified as a response to a public health

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, a service provider has a relevant connection to a part of the United Kingdom if the service provider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>has a registered office, place of business or residence in that part,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provides services from that part, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>has members, partners, officers or staff with a registered office, place of business, or residence in that part.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Indirect discrimination in the regulation of services</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory requirement that indirectly discriminates against an incoming

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory requirement that indirectly discriminates against an incoming service provider is of no effect in relation to that incoming service provider.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A regulatory requirement indirectly discriminates against an incoming service provider if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not direct

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not directly discriminate against the incoming service provider (within the meaning of section 20),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it puts the incoming service provider at a relevant disadvantage,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>it has an adverse market effect, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>it cannot reasonably be considered a necessary means of achieving a legitimate aim.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A regulatory requirement puts an incoming service provider at a relevant disadvantage if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it puts the incomin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it puts the incoming service provider at a disadvantage in relation to the provision of services in the part of the United Kingdom in which the requirement applies, and</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it does not put, or would not put, each local service provider at that disadvantage in relation to the provision of those services in that part (at all or to the same extent).

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A regulatory requirement puts a service provider at a disadvantage in relation to the provision of services in a part of the United Kingdom if it makes it in any way more difficult, or l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A regulatory requirement has an adverse market effect if, by putting an incoming service provider (or incoming service providers) at a relevant disadvantage in relation to the provision

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsections (1) to (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>an “incoming service provider” is a service provider that—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>an “incoming service provider” is a service provider that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>provides the services in the part of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>provides the services in the part of the United Kingdom in which the regulatory requirement applies, but</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>does not have a relevant connection to that part;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>a “local service provider” is a service provider that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>provides the services in the part of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>provides the services in the part of the United Kingdom in which the regulatory requirement applies,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>has a relevant connection to that part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>does not have a relevant connection to another part of the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-6-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>a service provider has a “relevant connection” to a part of the United Kingdom if the service provider—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-6-c-i"><num>(i)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>has a registered office, place of business or residence in that part, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-6-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>provides the services from that part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-legitimate-aim" eId="term-legitimate-aim">legitimate aim</term>” means one, or a combination of any, of the following aims—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the protection of the life or health of humans, animals or plants;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the protection of public safety or security;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the efficient administration of justice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (7) so as to add, vary or remove a legitimate aim.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (8) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (8), the Secretary of State must seek the consent of the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-11"><num>(11)</num><content>If consent to the making of the regulations is not given by any of those authorities within the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is sought from that authority, th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-12"><num>(12)</num><content>If regulations are made in reliance on subsection (11), the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining why the Secretary of State decided to make the regulations without th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-13"><num>(13)</num><intro>The application of subsection (2)(d) is to be determined with regard, in particular, to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effects of th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effects of the requirement in all the circumstances, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the availability of alternative means of achieving the aim in question.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Duty to review the use of Part 2 amendment powers</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “the Part 2 amendment powers” are the powers conferred by sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “the Part 2 amendment powers” are the powers conferred by sections 18(2) and 21(8) (powers to amend certain provisions of Part 2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, during the permitted period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a review of any use that has been made of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry out a review of any use that has been made of the Part 2 amendment powers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare a report of the review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay a copy of the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In carrying out the review the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and 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-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any relevant reports made, or advice given, by the Competition and Markets Authority under Part 4, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>assess the impact and effectiveness of any changes made under the Part 2 amendment powers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The permitted period is the period beginning with the third anniversary of the passing of this Act and ending with the fifth anniversary.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If either of the Part 2 amendment powers has not been used by the time the review is carried out, this section has effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-5-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>as if the report required by subsection (2), so far as relating to that power, is a report containing—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a statement to the effect that the power has not been used since it came into force, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>such other information relating to that statement as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to give, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>as if the requirements of subsection (3) did not apply in relation to that power.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 2</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation-re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation-requirement" eId="term-authorisation-requirement">authorisation requirement</term>”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content>If a function conferred by legislation may only be exercised in a way that would impose a regulatory requirement in respect of which section 20(1) or 21(1) applies, the function is to be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (2) does not affect the continuation in force or the continuing effect of a requirement of the sort described in section 17(5)(c) and not preserved by section 17(6) (existing

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Any effect of section 5, 20 or 21 (direct and indirect discrimination for goods and services) is to be disregarded when considering whether a person is authorised to provide services in

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>UK market access: professional qualifications and regulation</heading><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Access t

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Access to professions on grounds of qualifications or experience</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection (2) applies in relation to provision applying in a pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection (2) applies in relation to provision applying in a part of the United Kingdom (“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-part" eId="term-the-relevant-part">the relevant part</term>”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A qualified UK resident (see section 25) is to be treated for the purposes of the provision (and any related provision) as if the qualified UK resident had the qualifications or experien

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Provision does not fall within subsection (1) by making the ability of an individual to continue to practise a particular profession, having started to do so on a fully qualified basis,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to sections 26 and 27.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Meaning of “qualified” UK resident</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A UK resident is “<term refersTo="#term-qualified" eId="term-qualified">qualified</term>” in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A UK resident is “<term refersTo="#term-qualified" eId="term-qualified">qualified</term>” in relation to a profession for the purposes of section 24(2) if, in any part of the United Kin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-activity" eId="term-corresponding-activity">correspondi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-activity" eId="term-corresponding-activity">corresponding activity</term>” means activity that is the same as, or substantially correspond

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“the full range” of corresponding activity is a range of corresponding activity that substantially corresponds to the full range of relevant professional activity;</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-professional-activity" eId="term-relevant-professional-activity">relevant professional activity</term>” means activity that, in the relevant pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>To the extent that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>corresponding activity is ordinarily undertaken by practitioners of a particular professi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>corresponding activity is ordinarily undertaken by practitioners of a particular profession in the other part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provision applying in the other part limits the ability to practise that profession to individuals who have certain qualifications or experience,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>To the extent that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the position is not as described in subsection (3)(a) and (b), and</content></level><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the position is not as described in subsection (3)(a) and (b), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provision applying in the other part limits the ability to undertake corresponding activity to individuals who have certain qualifications or experience,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content>To the extent that the position is not as described in subsection (3)(a) and (b) or (4)(b), any UK resident is qualified to undertake corresponding activity in the other part.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not matter that corresponding activity may also be undertaken by

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it does not matter that corresponding activity may also be undertaken by individuals who are not practitioners of a profession;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to the extent that corresponding activity is ordinarily undertaken by practitioners of more than one profession regulated as mentioned in subsection (3)(b), a UK resident is q

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>qualifications may be relied on only if they were obtained in th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>qualifications may be relied on only if they were obtained in the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>experience may be relied on only if it was obtained mainly in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Exception from section 24 where individual assessment offered</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Section 24(2) does not apply in a case where the qualified UK resident—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is able to seek, or has sought, to be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is able to seek, or has sought, to be able to practise the profession in the relevant part by way of a process that satisfies the requirements of this section, and</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>has not lawfully practised the profession in the relevant part at any time before being able to seek that ability by way of that process.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The process must have the result that, if the regulatory body so decides on an application by the qualified UK resident, the resident becomes able to practise the profession—</intro><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>despite the limitation referred to in section 24(1), 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>without further assessment of the resident's qualifications, experience, knowledge or skills (except in connection with the sort of provision referred to in section 24(3)).</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The process must require the application to be dealt with in accordance with the principles set out in subsection (4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The principles are that, in connection with the ability to practise a profession in the relevant part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>qualif

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>qualifications or experience obtained in any other part of the United Kingdom should have the same effect as qualifications or experience obtained in the relevant part, to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the applicant should be able to rely on any qualifications or experience obtained in any other part of the United Kingdom in order to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to the extent that the applicant cannot, on application of the principles set out in paragraphs (a) and (b), demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to the satisfaction

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>if the applicant can, on application of the principles set out in paragraphs (a) to (c), demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to the satisfaction of the regulatory b

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The process may, without contravening the principle set out in subsection (4)(c), allow the regulatory body in a case to which this subsection applies to decline the application without

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection (5) applies if the test or assessment would (having regard to the knowledge and skills demonstrated by the applicant in accordance with the principles set out in subsection (4

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The process must require the regulatory body to inform the applicant of its decision within a reasonable time from the receipt of the application.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Subsection (1) ceases to apply in the case of an applicant if, before the regulatory body informs the applicant of its decision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the regulatory body accepts in writing, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a court determines in legal proceedings,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>A regulatory body that administers a process to which this section applies must publish information about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the procedure for making an application within the process, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the way in which the principles set out in subsection (4) will be given effect in the context of the profession concerned.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-usual-qualifications-or-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“regulatory body” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the person, if any, responsible for determining whether a person has the qualifications or experience referred to in sec

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“external UK qualifications or experience” means the qualifications or experience by virtue of which a UK resident is an externally qualified UK practitioner.</content></hcontainer>

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

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-made-affirmative-resolution-procedure" eId="term-made-affirmative-resolution-procedure">made affirmative resolution procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with sectio

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-necessary-knowledge-and-skills" eId="term-the-necessary-knowledge-and-skills">the necessary knowledge and skills</term>” means the knowledge and skills that are demonstrated

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>An authorisation under Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the REACH Regulation is to be disregarded in determining (for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant requirement is not to be taken indirectly to discriminate against goods for the purposes of

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>The mutual recognition principle for goods does not apply to (and section 2(3) does not affect the operation of)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Article 67 of the REACH Regulation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a restriction imposed in accordance with Article 129 of that Regulation.</content></level>

<paragraph 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="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>In paragraphs 6 and 7, “<term refers

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-direct-movement" eId="term-direct-movement">direct movement</term>” means movement that does not involve movement by land in a country or territory other than the United Kingdom;

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Other exceptions from section 24</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 24(2) does not apply to existing provision (subject to subsection (3)).</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 24(2) does not apply to existing provision (subject to subsection (3)).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-existing-provision" eId="term-existing-provision">existing provision</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provision that is in force on the date that this Act is passed, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provision that comes into force after that date so far as it is, in substance, a re-enactment or replication of provision within paragraph (a).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (1) does not apply (and section 24(2) accordingly does apply) if, after the date on which this Act is passed, provision comes into force in a part of the United Kingdom other

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-part" eId="term-relevant-part">relevant part</term>” is to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-part" eId="term-relevant-part">relevant part</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 24(1);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-qualified" eId="term-qualified">qualified</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 25.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Section 24(2) does not apply in relation to provision that limits the ability to practise a legal profession.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection (5) “<term refersTo="#term-legal-profession" eId="term-legal-profession">legal profession</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England or Wales, the profession of barrister, solicitor, notary, chartered legal executive, costs lawyer, licensed conveyancer or licensed CLC practitioner (se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Scotland, the profession of advocate, solicitor, notary, conveyancing practitioner (see section 17 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in relation to Northern Ireland, the profession of barrister, solicitor or notary;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in relation to any part of the United Kingdom, the profession of patent attorney or trade mark attorney.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Section 24(2) does not apply in relation to provision that limits the ability to practise the profession, or any profession, of school teaching.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Professional regulation not within section 24: equal treatment</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies in relation to provision that—</intro><leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies in relation to provision that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not of the sort described in section 24(1),</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not of the sort described in section 24(1),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>makes the ability to practise a particular profession in a part of the United Kingdom (“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-part" eId="term-the-relevant-part">the relevant part

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>applies differently to individuals according to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-28-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where any qualifications or experience of an in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where any qualifications or experience of an individual were obtained, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>what qualifications or experience an individual has.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-requirement-or-restriction" eId="term-requirement-or-restriction">Requirement or restriction</term>” includes, for example, a requirement as to registration, monit

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection (4) applies to the extent that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the differential application is within subsection (1)(c)(i), and</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the differential application is within subsection (1)(c)(i), and</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>because of that differential application, the provision has the effect of imposing a more onerous requirement or restriction on an externally qualified UK practitioner than it

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The externally qualified UK practitioner is to be treated for the purposes of the provision (and any related provision) as if the practitioner's external UK qualifications or experience

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Subsection (6) applies to the extent that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the differential application is within subsection (1)(c)(ii),<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the differential application is within subsection (1)(c)(ii),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>because of that differential application, the provision has the effect of imposing a more onerous requirement or restriction on an externally qualified UK practitioner than it

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the external UK qualifications or experience are of a sort that cannot be obtained in the relevant part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The externally qualified UK practitioner is to be treated for the purposes of the provision (and any related provision) as if the practitioner's external UK qualifications or experience

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Subsection (6) does not apply if the more onerous requirement or restriction can reasonably be justified on the grounds of differences between the external UK qualifications or experienc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-locally-qualified-practitioner" eId="term-locally-qualified-practitioner">locally qualified pra

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 3</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References in this Part to the ability to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References in this Part to the ability to practise a profession include reference to the ability—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to undertak

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to undertake activities that comprise the practice of a profession,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to use a particular professional title, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to be registered, licensed or similarly authorised, where that is required in order to undertake such activities or use such a title.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Provision that limits the ability referred to in subsection (1)(a) to individuals with certain qualifications or experience falls within section 24(1) only if the activities affected by

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection (4) applies if provision applying in a part of the United Kingdom —</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>enables individuals to practise

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>enables individuals to practise a profession—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-29-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>on the basis of certain qualifications or experien

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-29-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>on the basis of certain qualifications or experience, or not on the basis of any particular qualifications or experience, only following an individual assessment, and</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-29-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>on the basis of certain qualifications or experience, without the need for an individual assessment, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>generally enables individuals to practise a profession only following an individual assessment, but provides for a less demanding assessment in some cases than in others accor

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>References in section 24 to the ability to practise a profession are to be read, in relation to the profession to which the provision relates, as references to the ability to practise the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the provision is within subsection (3)(a), without the need for an individual assessment, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the provision is within subsection (3)(b), following an individual assessment of the least demanding sort provided for.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In subsections (3) and (4), “<term refersTo="#term-individual-assessment" eId="term-individual-assessment">individual assessment</term>” means an assessment of the individual's qualific

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content>For the purposes of this Part a qualification is “obtained” in the place where the body that issues it is based.<blo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content>References in this Part (however expressed) to the effect of “provision” are to the effect that it would have disregarding this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-profession" eId="term-profession">profession</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1"><num>

<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-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Independent advice on and monitoring of UK internal market</headin

<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-crossheading-general-provision-about-functions-under-part-4"><heading>General provision about functions under Par

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Functions of the CMA under Part 4: general provisions</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory provision is within the scope of this Part so far as it meets

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A regulatory provision is within the scope of this Part so far as it meets the conditions in subsections (2) and (4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The first condition is that the regulatory provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>imposes a relevant requirement, as defined for the purp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>imposes a relevant requirement, as defined for the purposes of the mutual recognition principle for goods as that principle applies in relation to a sale of goods in a part of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>imposes a relevant requirement, as defined for the purposes of the non-discrimination principle for goods as that principle has effect in relation to a part of the United King

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>imposes an authorisation requirement within the meaning given by subsection (3) of section 17 (services: overview),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>imposes a regulatory requirement within the meaning given by subsection (4) of that section, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-e"><num>(e)</num><intro>comprises provision—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-30-2-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>of the sort described in section 24(1) (access to professions on grounds of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-30-2-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content>of the sort described in section 24(1) (access to professions on grounds of qualifications or experience), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-30-2-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to which section 28 (professional regulation not within section 24: equal treatment) applies.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In its application for the purposes of section 34 (advising etc on proposed regulatory provisions on request) subsection (2) has effect as if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for each occurrence of “imposes” there were substituted <quotedText>“ imposes, varies, or revokes ”</quotedText>;</mod>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (e) for “comprises” there were substituted <quotedText>“ comprises, varies, repeals or revokes ”</quotedText>.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The second condition is that the regulatory provision applies to one or more of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland but does not apply to the whole of the United Kingdom.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In subsection (2)(c) the reference to an authorisation requirement does not include an authorisation requirement to which section 19 does not apply by virtue of section 18(1)(c).</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In subsection (2)(d) the reference to a regulatory requirement does not include a regulatory requirement to which sections 20 and 21 do not apply by virtue of section 18(1)(d).</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><content>For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to any advice given, or report made, by the CMA (or a person acting on the CMA's behalf) in the exercise o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-regulatory-provision" eId="term-regulatory-provision">regulatory provision</term>” means a provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-8

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contained in legislation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>not of a legislative character but made under, and given effect by, legislation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-9"><num>(9)</num><content>But a provision is not a “regulatory provision” so far as it contains anything that is necessary to give effect to the Northern Ireland Protocol.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-cma" eId="term-the-cma">the CMA</term>” means the Competition and Markets Authority.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Objective and general functions</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In carrying out its functions under this Part the CMA must have regard to the objective in subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In carrying out its functions under this Part the CMA must have regard to the objective in subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The objective is to support, through the application of economic and other technical expertise, the effective operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom (with particular refe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>That objective includes, in particular, supporting the operation of the internal market—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the interests of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the interests of all parts of the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the interests of consumers of goods and services as well as other classes of person with an interest in its operation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The CMA must also, in carrying out its functions under this Part, have regard to the need to act even-handedly as respects the relevant national authorities.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The following do not apply in relation to the carrying out of the CMA's functions under this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 25

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 25(3) of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (duty to seek to promote competition), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>sections 6(1)(b) (function of giving information or advice to the public) and 7 (provision of information and advice to Ministers etc) of the Enterprise Act 2002.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA may give information or advice to the Secretary of State on matters relating to any of its functions under this Part.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Office for the Internal Market panel and task groups</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may authorise an Office for the Internal Market task group constitut

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA may authorise an Office for the Internal Market task group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to do anything required or authorised to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Schedule 3 contains provision about the Office for the Internal Market panel and Office for the Internal Market task groups.</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-crossheading-reporting-advisory-and-monitoring-functions

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on the operation of the UK internal market</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may from time to time undertake a review of any matter

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may from time to time undertake a review of any matter it considers relevant to assessing or promoting the effective operation of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the internal market in the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provisions of Parts 1 to 3 (for example with regard to particular sectors of the internal market, or trade in different parts of the United Kingdom).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA may receive and consider any proposals that may be made or referred to it for undertaking a review in exercise of its powers under subsection (1).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may prepare and publish a report on any matter falling within subsection (1).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Any report published by the CMA under subsection (3) is to be published in such manner as it considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The CMA must, no later than 31 March 2023 and at least once in every relevant 12-month period, prepare a report on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-5-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>developments as to the effectiveness of the operation of that market.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The CMA must, no later than 31 March 2023 and at least once in every relevant 5-year period, prepare a report on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-6-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effectiveness of the operation of provisions of Parts 1 to 3,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the impact of the operation of those Parts on the operation and development of the internal market in the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any interaction between the operation of those Parts and common framework agreements, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the impact of common framework agreements on the operation and development of the internal market in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The CMA must arrange for a copy of the report prepared under subsection (5) or (6) for any period to be laid before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-7-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each House of Parliament,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Scottish Parliament,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Senedd Cymru, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>So far as a report under this section is concerned with the effective operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom, the report may consider (among other things)—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>developments in the operation of the internal market, for example as regards—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-33-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>competition,</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>competition,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-8-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>access to goods and services,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-8-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>volumes of trade (or of trade in any direction) between participants in different parts of the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the practical implications of differences of approach embodied in regulatory provisions, falling within the scope of this Part, that apply to different parts of the United Kin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-common-framework-agreements" eId="term-common-framework-agreements">common framework agreements

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Advising etc on proposed regulatory provisions on request</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the condition in subsection (3) is met, the CMA may at the reques

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the condition in subsection (3) is met, the CMA may at the request of a relevant national authority give advice, or provide a report, to the authority with respect to a qualifying

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-proposal" eId="term-qualifying-proposal">qualifying proposal</term>” means a proposal of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the requesting authority, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person or body on whose behalf the requesting authority makes the request,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The condition is that it appears to the requesting authority that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the regulatory provision to which the prop

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the regulatory provision to which the proposal relates would fall within the scope of this Part and be within relevant competence, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the proposal should be further considered in the light of the significance of its potential effects on the operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Advice given, or a report provided, under this section may consider among other things the potential economic effects of the proposed regulatory provision on the effective operation of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>indirect or cumulative effects;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>distortion of competition or trade;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>impacts on prices, the quality of goods and services or choice for consumers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsections (1) to (3) apply in relation to two or more relevant national authorities acting jointly as those subsections apply in relation to a single relevant national authority.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A request under subsection (1) must set out the reasons for making it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>If the CMA declines to provide a report requested under subsection (1) it must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give to the requesting author

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give to the requesting authority (or if more than one, to each of them simultaneously) a notice of its reasons for doing so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish the notice in such manner as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Where the CMA gives advice or reasons, or provides a report, under this section to two or more relevant national authorities acting jointly, the CMA must give the advice or reasons, or p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Where the CMA has on a particular day (“day 1”) given advice, or provided a report, under subsection (1) the CMA must provide a copy of the advice or report to each relevant national autho

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as soon as reasonably practicable after the requesting authority (or each requesting authority) has informed the CMA that it may do so, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>(if sooner), by the end of the 15th day after day 1.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Where the CMA provides a report under this section it must, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has fully complied with subsection (9), publish the report in such manner as it c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-part-of-the-united-kingdom" eId="term-relevant-part-of-the-united-kingdom">relevant part of the United Kingdom</term>”, in relation to a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the application of this section to the Scottish Ministers as relevant national authority, Scotland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the application of this section to the Welsh Ministers as relevant national authority, Wales;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the application of this section to a Northern Ireland department as relevant national authority, Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in the application of this section to the Secretary of State as relevant national authority, any part of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Provision of report on request after regulatory provision is passed or made</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, at the request of a relevant national auth

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, at the request of a relevant national authority, provide a report to the authority on the impact on the effective operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom of a r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is passed or made after the day on which this section comes into force,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>falls within the scope of this Part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>applies to the relevant part of the United Kingdom and is within relevant competence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A relevant national authority may not request a report from the CMA under subsection (1) unless the authority has considered whether any other person or body is qualified to provide an i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsections (1) and (2) apply in relation to two or more relevant national authorities acting jointly as those subsections apply in relation to a single relevant national authority.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A request under subsection (1) must set out the reasons for making it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If the CMA declines to provide a report requested under subsection (1) it must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the requesting authority

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the requesting authority a notice of its reasons for doing so, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish the notice in such manner as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where the CMA provides a report under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the report was requested by two or more relevant natio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the report was requested by two or more relevant national authorities acting jointly, the CMA must provide the report to each of them simultaneously;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the CMA must, as soon as reasonably practicable after complying with paragraph (a), publish the report in such manner as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-part-of-the-united-kingdom" eId="term-the-relevant-part-of-the-united-kingdom">the relevant part of the United Kingdom</term>” means—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the application of this section to a relevant national authority who is the Scottish Ministers, Scotland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the application of this section to a relevant national authority who is the Welsh Ministers, Wales;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the application of this section to a relevant national authority who is a Northern Ireland department, Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in the application of this section to a relevant national authority who is the Secretary of State, any part of the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Report on request on provision considered to have detrimental effects</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, at the request of a relevant national authority,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The CMA may, at the request of a relevant national authority, provide a report to the authority on the economic impact of a regulatory provision passed or made after the day on which this

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the regulatory provision falls within the scope of this Part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the requesting authority considers that the operation of the regulatory provision is, or may come to be, detrimental to the effective operation of the internal market in the U

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The CMA's function under subsection (1) is exercisable regardless of whether or not a relevant national authority has exercised the power under section 34(1) in relation to the regulator

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A relevant national authority may not request a report from the CMA under subsection (1) unless it has considered whether any other person or body is qualified to provide an independent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsections (1) to (3) apply in relation to the making of a request by two or more relevant national authorities acting jointly as they apply in relation to the making of a request by a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A request under subsection (1) must set out the reasons for making it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If the CMA declines to provide a report requested under subsection (1) it must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the requesting authority

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the requesting authority (or each of them simultaneously, if more than one) a notice of its reasons for doing so, and</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>publish the notice in such manner as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Where the CMA provides a report under subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it must provide a copy of the report to each relevant n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it must provide a copy of the report to each relevant national authority who did not request the report, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the provision of the report to the requesting authority (or each requesting authority) and each recipient mentioned in paragraph (a) must be simultaneous.</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>As soon as reasonably practicable after the condition in subsection (9) has been met, but in any case no later than the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the CM

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each House of Parliament,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Scottish Parliament,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Senedd Cymru, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The condition mentioned in subsection (8) is that each relevant national authority has notified the CMA that it does not require any further time for private consideration of the report

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The CMA must publish the report in such manner as it considers appropriate, but may not do so until it has made the arrangements mentioned in subsection (8) and the report has been lai

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Statements on reports under section 36</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection (2) applies where a report (or copy of it) relating to a regulatory provision h

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsection (2) applies where a report (or copy of it) relating to a regulatory provision has been laid before each House of Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru and the Nort

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The following authorities must make a statement on the report to Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the responsible authority for ea

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the responsible authority for each affected part of the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the appropriate authority in relation to each relevant national authority which requested the CMA's report.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-to-parliament" eId="term-to-parliament">to Parliament</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the responsible authority or (as the case may be) appropriate authority is the Scottish Ministers, to the Scottish Parliament;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the responsible authority or (as the case may be) appropriate authority is the Welsh Ministers, to Senedd Cymru;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the responsible authority or (as the case may be) appropriate authority is the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly, to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A duty of the Secretary of State under subsection (2) to make a statement to Parliament is to be discharged by laying a copy of the statement before each House of Parliament.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-affected-part-of-the-united-kingdom" eId="term-affected-part-of-the-united-kingdom">affected pa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a Minister of the Crown;<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-protocol" eId="term-northern-ireland-protocol">Northern Ireland Protocol</term>” means the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>if the relevant part is Wales and the provision that falls within section 24(1)—<blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Nam

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (see section 8(1) of that Act);<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">responsible authority</term>”, in relation to Scotland, means—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the regulatory provision is not within Scottish devolved competence, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, the Scottish Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">responsible authority</term>”, in relation to Wales, means—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the regulatory provision is not within Welsh devolved competence, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, the Welsh Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">responsible authority</term>”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the regulatory provision is not within Northern Ireland devolved competence, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">responsible authority</term>”, in relation to England, means the Secretary of State.</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Reports under Part 4</heading><intro>Where under this Part the CMA publishes (or arranges for the publication of) a report it may exclude from the report—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any information the disclosure of which the CMA thinks is contrary to the public interest;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-b"><num>(b)</num><content>commercial information the disclosure of which the CMA thinks might significantly harm the legitimate business interests of any person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-c"><num>(c)</num><content>information relating to the private affairs of an individual the disclosure of which the CMA thinks might significantly harm the individual's interests.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>General advice and information with regard to exercise of functions</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish general advice and informati

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish general advice and information about how it expects to approach the exercise of its functions under sections 33 to 36.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Advice (or information) published by virtue of subsection (1) may include advice (or information) about the factors the CMA may take into account in considering whether to exercise a funct

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in cases where a person or body has requested the exercise of the function in accordance with the section concerned, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in other cases.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Any advice or information published by the CMA under this section must be published in such manner as it considers appropriate.</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-40"><num>40</num><heading>Laying of annual documents before devolved legislatures</heading><subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (the Competition and Markets Authority) 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-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 12(3) (annual plan to be laid before Parlia

<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-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 13(2) (proposals for annual plan to be laid

<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-40-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 14(3)(a) (performance report to be laid bef

<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-crossheading-informationgathering-powers"><heading>Information-gathering powers</heading><section eId="sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Information-gathering powers</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The powers under this section may be exercised for the purpose of assisting the CMA in carrying out an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The powers under this section may be exercised for the purpose of assisting the CMA in carrying out any of its functions under—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 33, 34, 35 or 36; or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 5 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (acquisition of information etc) in connection with a matter in relation to which the CMA proposes to undertake a review, prepare a report

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The CMA may by notice in writing require a person to produce any document which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is specified or otherwise id

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is specified or otherwise identified in the notice; 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>is in that person's custody or under that person's control.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The CMA may by notice in writing require any person who carries on a business to provide such estimates, forecasts, returns or other information as may be specified or otherwise describe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A notice under subsection (2) or (3) may specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time and place at which,</content></level><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the time and place at which,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the form and manner in which, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the person to whom,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A notice under subsection (2) or (3) may require the provision of a legible and intelligible copy of information which is recorded otherwise than in legible form.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A notice under subsection (2) or (3) must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the purpose for which the notice is given, including which o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the purpose for which the notice is given, including which of the functions mentioned in subsection (1) is relevant; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>include information about the potential consequences of not complying with the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The person to whom any document is produced in accordance with a notice under subsection (2) or (3) may copy the document.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>A notice under subsection (2) or (3) may not require a person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to produce or provide any document or informat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to produce or provide any document or information which the person could not be compelled to produce, or give in evidence, in civil proceedings before the court; or</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to go more than 10 miles from the person's place of residence, unless the person's necessary travelling expenses are paid or offered to them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-9-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-41-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Scotland, the Court of Session.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-10"><num>(10)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 14 to the Enterprise Act 2002 (disclosure of information: specified functions) at the appropriate place insert— <quotedText>“ Part 4 of the United

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA considers that a person has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with any requirement of a noti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the CMA considers that a person has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with any requirement of a notice under section 41, it may impose a penalty in accordance with secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where the CMA considers that a person has intentionally obstructed or delayed any person in the exercise of the power under section 41(7), it may impose a penalty in accordance with sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In deciding whether and, if so, how to proceed under subsection (1) or (2), the CMA must have regard to the statement of policy which was most recently published under subsection (6) or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subject to subsection (5), no penalty may be imposed by virtue of subsection (1) or (2) after the end of the period of 4 weeks beginning with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>where the penalty is imposed in connection with the exercise of the CMA's functions under section 33—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-42-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if that exercise involves the publication of a report in accordance with subsection (3) of that section, the day on which the report is published,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if that exercise involves arranging for a copy of a report to be laid in accordance with subsection (7) of that section, the day on which the laying mentioned in paragraph

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in the case of a review under subsection (1) of that section which does not involve the publication or laying of a report as mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii), the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the penalty is imposed in connection with the exercise of the CMA's functions under section 34, the day on which the advice or report is given or provided in accordance

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the penalty is imposed in connection with the exercise of the CMA's functions under section 35, the day on which the report is provided in accordance with subsection (1)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where the penalty is imposed in connection with the exercise of the CMA's functions under section 36, the day on which the report is provided in accordance with subsection (1)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>where the penalty is imposed in connection with the exercise of the CMA's functions under section 5 of the Enterprise Act 2002 in the circumstances mentioned in section 41(1)(

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to any variation or substitution of the penalty which is permitted by virtue of section 43(11).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The CMA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the enforcement of notices given under section 41.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The statement must include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of the nature and amount of any penalty imposed under subsection (1) or (2).</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The CMA may revise its statement of policy under subsection (6) and, where it does so, it must publish the revised statement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The CMA must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each relevant national authority, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each relevant national authority, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as it considers appropriate,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Any statement or revised statement published by the CMA under this section is to be published in such manner as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A penalty imposed under section 42(1) or (2) may be of such amount as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A penalty imposed under section 42(1) or (2) may be of such amount as the CMA considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The amount of a penalty imposed under section 42(1) may be—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a fixed amount,</content></level><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-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-43-2-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-43-2-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-43-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The amount of a penalty imposed under section 42(2) must be a fixed amount.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A penalty imposed under section 42(1) may not exceed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, such amount as the Secre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, such amount as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, such amount per day as the Secretary of State may so specify, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-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 as the Secretary of State may so specify.</c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A penalty imposed under section 42(2) may not exceed such amount as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (4) or (5) may not specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount exceeding £

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount, an amount exceeding £30,000,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, an amount per day exceeding £15,000, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, a fixed amount exceeding £30,000 and an amount per day exceeding £15,000.</content></l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (4) or (5) are subject to negative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Before making regulations under subsection (4) or (5) the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the CMA,</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each other relevant national authority, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-9-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-43-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no account is to be taken of any days before the service on the person concerned of notice of the penalty under section 112 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (as applied by subsectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>unless the CMA determines an earlier date (whether before or after the penalty is imposed), the amount payable ceases to accumulate at the beginning of the earliest of the day

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>The days mentioned in subsection (9) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the day on which the requirement of the notice concerned under s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the day on which the requirement of the notice concerned under section 41 is satisfied;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the day referred to in paragraph (a)(i), (a)(ii), or (a)(iii), (b), (c), (d) or (e) (as the case may be) of section 42(4).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Sections 112 to 115 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (procedural requirements, appeals etc in relation to penalties) apply in relation to a penalty imposed under section 42(1) or (2) as they

<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-crossheading-review"><heading>Review</heading><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Duty to review

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Duty to review arrangements for carrying out Part 4 functions</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, within the permitted period—</intro>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, within the permitted period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>carry out a review of the appropriateness, for the pu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>carry out a review of the appropriateness, for the purpose of securing the most effective and efficient performance of the Part 4 functions, of—</intro><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-44-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the provision made by section 32(1) and the amendments made by Schedule 3, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-44-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any arrangements made under or in connection with that provision and those amendments;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare a report of the review (see subsection (4) for specific requirements relating to the report), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay a copy of the report before Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru and the Northern Ireland Assembly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The review must, among other things, assess—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the way in which Part 4 functions have been carried out by the C

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the way in which Part 4 functions have been carried out by the CMA through Office for the Internal Market task groups authorised under section 32(1), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>any advantages or disadvantages of continuing with—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-44-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the provision made by section 32 and the ame

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-44-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the provision made by section 32 and the amendments made by Schedule 3, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-44-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the arrangements made under or in connection with that provision or those amendments,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In carrying out the review the Secretary of State must consult the other relevant national authorities.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before finalising the report required by subsection (1)(b) the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>send a draft of the p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>send a draft of the proposed report to each of the other relevant national authorities, inviting the authority to make representations as to the content of the proposed report

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any representations duly made in response to that invitation and determine whether to alter the report in the light of that consideration.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State need not consult the devolved authorities further if the draft is altered as mentioned in subsection (4)(b) (but is free to do so if the Secretary of State thinks

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The permitted period for the review is the period beginning with the third anniversary of the day on which section 32 comes into force (or first comes into force to any extent) and endin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-part-4-functions" eId="term-part-4-functions">Part 4 functions</term>” means functions of the CMA under this Part.</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-crossheading-interpretation"><heading>Interpretation</heading><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 4</heading><subsection eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-cma" eId="term-the-cma">The CMA</term>” has the meaning given by section 30(10).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-3"><num>(3)</num><content>References to the “operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom” are to be read as including a reference to aspects of its operation, for example its operation in relation to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-4"><num>(4)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-regulatory-provision" eId="term-regulatory-provision">Regulatory provision</term>” has the meaning given by section 30(8).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-competence" eId="term-relevant-competence">Relevant competence</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to the Scottish Ministers, Scottish devolved competence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to the Welsh Ministers, Welsh devolved competence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in relation to a Northern Ireland department, Northern Ireland devolved competence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in relation to the Secretary of State, reserved competence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">Relevant national authority</term>” means any of the following—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a Northern Ireland department.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-7"><num>(7)</num><content>“Scottish devolved competence”, “Welsh devolved competence”, “Northern Ireland devolved competence” and “reserved competence” are to be interpreted in accordance with subsections (8)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>A regulatory provision, so far as applying to Scotland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Scottish devolved competence if it—</intr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Scottish devolved competence if it—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-45-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if contained in an Act of that Parliament, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-8-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is provision which could be made in subordinate legislation by the Scottish Ministers, the First Minister or the Lord Advocate acting alone;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, is within reserved competence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>A regulatory provision, so far as applying to Wales—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-9-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Welsh devolved competence if it—</intro><lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-9-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Welsh devolved competence if it—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-45-9-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of Senedd

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-9-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru (assuming that any consent by a Minister of the Crown were given), or</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-9-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is provision which could be made in subordinate legislation by the Welsh Ministers acting alone;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, is within reserved competence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>A regulatory provision, so far as applying to Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-10-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Northern Ireland devolved competen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-10-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>is within Northern Ireland devolved competence if it—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-45-10-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-10-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and would not require the consent of the Secretary of State, if contained in an Act of that Ass

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-10-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is contained in, or was made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and would require the c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-45-10-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>is provision which could be made in subordinate legislation by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland acting jointly, a Northern Ireland Minis

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, is within reserved competence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-11"><num>(11)</num><content>A regulatory provision, so far as applying to England, is within reserved competence.</content></subsection>

<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-5"><num>PART 5</num><heading>Northern Ireland Protocol</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading"

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<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market and customs territory</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An appropriate authority must have special regard to the f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An appropriate authority must have special regard to the following matters when exercising any function for a relevant purpose—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the need to maintain Northern Ireland's integral place in the United Kingdom's internal market;</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>the need to respect Northern Ireland's place as part of the customs territory of the United Kingdom; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>the need to facilitate the free flow of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland with the aim of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>streamlining trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>maintaining and strengthening the integrity and smooth operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A function is exercised for “a relevant purpose” if it is exercised for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the purpose of—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the purpose of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>implementing, or</content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-2-a-i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>implementing, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>otherwise dealing with matters arising out of, or related to,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the purpose of enabling or facilitating a purpose described in paragraph (a) to be achieved, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a purpose relating to movement of goods within the United Kingdom (including movement that involves movement in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom).</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a Minister of the Crown;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland acting jointly, a Northern Ireland Minister or a Northern Ireland department;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>any other person who exercises functions of a public nature.</content></level>

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(b

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(b

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-45A-3-c-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2"

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(b

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">45B</ins></num><he

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<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45B-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(2)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45B-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(3)</ins></nu

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<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">45C</ins></num><he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45C-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(1)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45C-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(2)</ins></nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45C-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45C-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-45C-2-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45C-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(3)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45C-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2-1708507779887" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3b6e6e1813175b4d20d9555bab03b2f2">(4)</ins></nu

<section 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="section-46A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6-1708507761758" u

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-46A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6-1708507761758" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6">(1)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-46A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6-1708507761758" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6">(2)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-46A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6-1708507761758" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6">(3)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-46A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6-1708507761758" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f59df5cd9aa5e33bce613500eb7097c6">(4)</ins></nu

<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-5-crossheading-unfettered-access"><heading>Unfettered a

<section 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="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Unfettered access to UK internal market for Northern Ireland goods</he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>On or after IP completion day, an appropriate authority must not exercise any function in a way that would—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>res

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>result in an existing kind of NI-GB check, control or administrative process being used—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-47-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>for the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>for the first time, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>for a new purpose or to a new extent; or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>result in a new kind of NI-GB check, control or administrative process—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-47-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>being introduced, or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>being introduced, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>being used.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This section does not prevent the exercise of a function if the exercise—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is necessary for the administration

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is necessary for the administration of arrangements which have the purpose of facilitating access for qualifying Northern Ireland goods to the internal market in the United Ki

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is necessary to secure compliance with, or to give effect to, any international obligation or arrangement to which the United Kingdom is a party (whenever the United Kingdom b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is necessary where goods have been declared for a voluntary customs procedure,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>is necessary for the purposes of VAT or excise duty in consequence of the Northern Ireland Protocol,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>is necessary for the purpose of dealing with a threat to biosecurity in Great Britain, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>is necessary for the purpose of dealing with a threat to food or feed safety in Great Britain.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (2)(b) authorises (in particular) the exercise of a function in relation to a check, control or administrative process if the exercise is necessary to secure compliance with,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section the exercise of a function “is necessary for the purposes of VAT or excise duty in consequence of the Northern Ireland Protocol” if—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the appropriate authority exercising the functions is the Treasury, the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or the Director of Border Revenue,</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the function is exercised for the purposes of VAT or excise duty (including for the purposes of preventing double taxation, partial or complete non-taxation, or evasion), and<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the appropriate authority exercising the function considers that the exercise is necessary in consequence of the Northern Ireland Protocol.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section the exercise of a function “is necessary for the purpose of dealing with a threat to biosecurity in Great Britain” if the exercise of the function consist

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the making, or operation, of legislation which satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other activity which satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph 1(2), (3), (4) and (6) of Schedule 1 (reading any reference in those conditions to “legislation” as a r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In determining for the purposes of subsection (5)(b) whether the condition in paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 1 is met, a pest or disease is to be taken to be present in Northern Ireland if i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section the exercise of a function “is necessary for the purpose of dealing with a threat to food or feed safety in Great Britain” if the exercise of the function

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the making, or operation, of legislation which satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other activity which satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph 2(2), (3), (4) and (6) of Schedule 1 (reading any reference in those conditions to “legislation” as a r

<subsection 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="section-47-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-47-8-a-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d929e8e6f68f57a929fe0792d3fe93d0-1708507969269" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d929e8e6f68f57

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>an “existing kind” of NI-GB check, control or administrative process is one that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-47-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>was in use or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>was in use or available for use immediately before IP completion day, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-47-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is the same as, or substantially similar to, one that was in use or available for use immediately before IP completion day (the “predecessor”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a “new kind of” NI-GB check, control or administrative process is one that is not of an existing kind;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where an NI-GB check, control or administrative process is of an existing kind because of paragraph (b)(ii), that check, control or administrative process and the predecessor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the purpose for which, or extent to which, a function would be used is “new” if the function has not been used for that purpose, or to that extent, before IP completion day.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-9"><num>(9)</num><content>A Minister of the Crown may by regulations amend this section so that it applies to a type of movement instead of, or in addition to, a type of movement to which it already applies (whet

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (9) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—</p

<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-5-crossheading-state-aid"><heading>State aid</heading><section eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Guidance

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Guidance on Article 10 of the Northern Ireland Protocol</heading><subsection eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish guidance on the practical application

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish guidance on the practical application of Article 10 of the Northern Ireland Protocol (state aid).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For that purpose Article 10 is to be read in the light of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any relevant decision or recommendation of the Joi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any relevant decision or recommendation of the Joint Committee, and</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>any relevant declaration that is made in the Joint Committee by either party, of which the other party takes note.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The guidance must be published before the end of the period of one month beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person with public functions relating to the implementation of Article 10 (including functions involving the provision of financial assistance or other subsidies) must have regard to t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>revise or replace the guidance;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>revise or replace the guidance;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if satisfied it is no longer necessary, withdraw the guidance.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-joint-committee" eId="term-joint-committee">Joint Committee</term>” means the committee established by Article 164(1) of the EU withdrawal agreeme

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Notification of state aid for the purposes of the Northern Ireland Protocol</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No public authority apart from the Secretary of State

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No public authority apart from the Secretary of State may comply with a requirement of a provision of EU law applied to the United Kingdom by Article 10 of the Northern Ireland Protocol

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In subsection (1), “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person who exercises functions of a public nature.</content>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-6"><num>PART 6</num><heading>Financial assistance</heading><section eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Power to provide financial assistance for economic development etc</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Power to provide financial assistance for economic development etc</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A Minister of the Crown may, out of money provided by Parliament

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A Minister of the Crown may, out of money provided by Parliament, provide financial assistance to any person for, or in connection with, any of the following purposes—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>promoting economic development in the United Kingdom or any area of the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>providing infrastructure at places in the United Kingdom (including infrastructure in connection with any of the other purposes mentioned in this section);</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>supporting cultural activities, projects and events that the Minister considers directly or indirectly benefit the United Kingdom or particular areas of the United Kingdom;</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>supporting activities, projects and events relating to sport that the Minister considers directly or indirectly benefit the United Kingdom or particular areas of the United Ki

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>supporting international educational and training activities and exchanges;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>supporting educational and training activities and exchanges within the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-infrastructure" eId="term-infrastructure">infrastructure</term>” includes—</intro><level clas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a company, is to be read in accordance with Chapter 2 of Part 24 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, and</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>The United Kingdom market access principles do not apply to (and sections 2(3) and 5(3) do not affect the operation of) any legislation so far as it imposes, or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content>the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland acting jointly, a Northern Ireland Minister or a Northern Ireland department;</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Financial assistance: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Financial assistance under section 50—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-1-a"><nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Financial assistance under section 50—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may be provided by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may be provided by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities or in any other form;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be provided subject to conditions (which may include conditions about repayment with or without interest or other return);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>may be provided under a contract;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>may be provided to an investment fund for onward investment or administrative costs relating to onward investment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The power to provide financial assistance under section 50 is in addition to (and does not limit or replace) any other power of a Minister of the Crown to provide financial assistance.</

<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="part-7"><num>PART 7</num><heading>Subsidy control</heading><section eId="section-52"><num>52</num><h

<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-52"><num>52</num><heading>Regulation of distortive or harmful subsidies</heading><subsection eId

<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-52-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 (specif

<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-52-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (excepted

<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-52-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 7A to the Government of Wales Act

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>UK subsidy control consultation: engagement with the devolved authorities on the Government response</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“the UK subsidy control consultation” is the consultation announced by the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“the UK subsidy control consultation” is the consultation announced by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in a written Ministerial statement m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a “relevant report” is a report containing the whole or part of the Government's response to that consultation (and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-response" eId="te

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>subsidies are “distortive or harmful” if they distort competition between, or otherwise cause harm or injury to, persons supplying goods or services in the course of a busine

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the “devolved authorities” are the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before publishing any relevant report relating to the UK subsidy control consultation—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide a draft of the proposed Government response to each devolved authority, inviting it to make representations about the proposed response within a period specified by th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consider any representations duly made by any of the devolved authorities in response to that invitation and determine whether to alter the report in the light of that conside

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State need not consult the devolved authorities further if the draft is altered as mentioned in subsection (2)(b) (but is free to do so if the Secretary of State thinks

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The consultation required by subsection (2) is in addition to any engagement with the devolved authorities in the course of the UK subsidy control consultation.</content></subsection

<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-8"><num>PART 8</num><heading>Final provisions</hea

<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-54"><num>54</num><heading>Protection of Act against

<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-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Scotland Act 1998 (enactments etc.

<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-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragrap

<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-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 7(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (entrenched en

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (d), and</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-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (e) insert<quotedText startQu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content>No power to make subordinate legislation contained in primary legislation passed or made before this section comes into force may be exercised so as to amend, repeal or otherwise modify

<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-55"><num>55</num><heading>Further provision in connection with the Northern Ireland Protocol</he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions cease to have effect when Articles 5 to 10 of the Northern Ireland Protocol cease to apply—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-1-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 11 and Part 5, and</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>section 8C(5A) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as inserted by subsection (3)).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Nothing in this Act except the amendment made by subsection (3) (including, in particular, section 54(4)) limits—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the power to make provision under section 8C of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (regulations in connection with the Protocol) (including as that power may be used to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the effect of any regulations under that section.</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-55-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 8C of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 201

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Regulations: general</heading><subsection eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any power to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any power to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Any power to make regulations under this Act includes power—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to amend, repeal or otherwise modify legislation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to amend, repeal or otherwise modify legislation;</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>to make different provision for different purposes;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to make supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision (including provision made in reliance on paragraph (a)).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-3"><num>(3)</num><content>This section does not apply to regulations under section 59(3).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Regulations: references to parliamentary procedures</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where regulations under this Act are subject to affirmative resolution proced

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where regulations under this Act are subject to affirmative resolution procedure, the regulations may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Where regulations under this Act are subject to made affirmative procedure—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the statutory instrument containi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the statutory instrument containing them must be laid before Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after being made; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the regulations cease to have effect at the end of the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which they are made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved b

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In calculating the period of 40 days, no account is to be taken of any time during which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Parliament is disso

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</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>both Houses of Parliament are adjourned for more than 4 days.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection (3) that does not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>affect anything previousl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>affect anything previously done under or by virtue of the regulations, 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>prevent the making of new regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsections (2) to (4) do not apply to regulations if a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where regulations under this Act are subject to negative resolution procedure the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either Hous

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to negative resolution procedure may be made in regulations subject to affirmative resolution procedure or made affir

<section 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="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Interpretation: general</heading><intro>In this Act—</intro><hc

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-qualification" eId="term-qualification">qualification</term>” means any record, issued by a body whose ordinary activities include the issuing of such records, of having attained

<paragraph 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="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro>The mutual recognition principle for go

<level 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" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a prohibition or condition imposed in ac

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>regulations under section 74A(1) of the Agriculture Act 1970, to the extent that such regulations can reasonably be justified as a response to a risk to—</intro><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the health or safety of humans, animals or plants, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the environment.</content></level>

<paragraph 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="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>The mutual recognition principle for

<level 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" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Regulation <ref eId="c00008" href="http

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2131);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Plant Protection Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. (N.I.) 2011 No. 295).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Extent, commencement and short title</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content>This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (3) may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-59-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>appoint different days for different purposes;</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>appoint different days for different purposes;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This Act may be cited as the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020.</content></subsection>

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