Reform history

#### Intervention notices under section 42

#### Cartel offence

#### Provision of financial assistance for consumer purposes

#### Pensions etc. of former Directors

- (10) References in this section to an order made under this Part include references to an order made under section 111(4) or (6) or 114(3)(b) or (4)(b) as applied by section 174D and an order made under section 128(6) as applied by section 183(2).

#### The Office of Fair Trading

#### The Competition Appeal Tribunal

#### Duty to make references in relation to completed mergers

#### Turnover test

### Cases referred by European Commission under EC Merger Regulation

#### 34A Duty of OFT where case referred by the European Commission

#### 34B Power to request information in referred cases

#### Decision of Secretary of State in public interest cases

#### Investigation and report by OFT

##### 44A

- (1) Subsection (2) applies where—

- (a) the Secretary of State has given an intervention notice in relation to a relevant merger situation; and

- (b) the intervention notice mentions any media public interest consideration.

- (2) OFCOM shall, within such period as the Secretary of State may require, give a report to the Secretary of State on the effect of the consideration or considerations concerned on the case.

- (3) The report shall contain—

- (a) advice and recommendations on any media public interest consideration mentioned in the intervention notice concerned and which is or may be relevant to the Secretary of State’s decision as to whether to make a reference under section 45; and

- (b) a summary of any representations about the case which have been received by OFCOM and which relate to any such consideration.

- (4) OFCOM shall carry out such investigations as they consider appropriate for the purposes of producing a report under this section.

### Cases referred by European Commission under the EC Merger Regulation

#### 46A Cases referred by the European Commission where intervention notice is in force

#### 46B Extension of preliminary assessment period

#### 46C Power to request information in referred cases

##### 58A

- (1) For the purposes of section 58 and this section an enterprise is a media enterprise if it consists in or involves broadcasting.

- (2) In the case of a merger situation in which at least one of the enterprises ceasing to be distinct consists in or involves broadcasting, the references in section 58(2C)(a) or this section to media enterprises include references to newspaper enterprises.

- (3) In this Part “*newspaper enterprise*” means an enterprise consisting in or involving the supply of newspapers.

- (4) Wherever in a merger situation two media enterprises serving the same audience cease to be distinct, the number of such enterprises serving that audience shall be assumed to be more immediately before they cease to be distinct than it is afterwards.

- (5) For the purposes of section 58, where two or more media enterprises—

- (a) would fall to be treated as under common ownership or common control for the purposes of section 26, or

- (b) are otherwise in the same ownership or under the same control,

they shall be treated (subject to subsection (4)) as all under the control of only one person.

- (6) A reference in section 58 or this section to an audience shall be construed in relation to a media enterprise in whichever of the following ways the decision-making authority considers appropriate—

- (a) as a reference to any one of the audiences served by that enterprise, taking them separately;

- (b) as a reference to all the audiences served by that enterprise, taking them together;

- (c) as a reference to a number of those audiences taken together in such group as the decision-making authority considers appropriate; or

- (d) as a reference to a part of anything that could be taken to be an audience under any of paragraphs (a) to (c) above.

- (7) The criteria for deciding who can be treated for the purposes of this section as comprised in an audience, or as comprised in an audience served by a particular service—

- (a) shall be such as the decision-making authority considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case; and

- (b) may allow for persons to be treated as members of an audience if they are only potentially members of it.

- (8) In this section “*audience*” includes readership.

- (9) The power under subsection (3) of section 58 to modify that section includes power to modify this section.

#### Decision of Secretary of State in public interest cases

#### Special intervention notices under section 59

##### 59A

- (1) For the purpose of deciding whether the proportion of one-quarter mentioned in section 59(3C) or (3D) is fulfilled with respect to—

- (a) newspapers of any description, or

- (b) broadcasting of any description,

the decision-making authority shall apply such criterion (whether value, cost, price, quantity, capacity, number of workers employed or some other criterion, of whatever nature), or such combination of criteria, as the decision-making authority considers appropriate.

- (2) References in section 59(3C) to the supply of newspapers shall, in relation to newspapers of any description which are the subject of different forms of supply, be construed in whichever of the following ways the decision-making authority considers appropriate—

- (a) as references to any of those forms of supply taken separately;

- (b) as references to all those forms of supply taken together; or

- (c) as references to any of those forms of supply taken in groups.

- (3) For the purposes of subsection (2) the decision-making authority may treat newspapers as being the subject of different forms of supply whenever—

- (a) the transactions concerned differ as to their nature, their parties, their terms or their surrounding circumstances; and

- (b) the difference is one which, in the opinion of the decision-making authority, ought for the purposes of that subsection to be treated as a material difference.

- (4) References in section 59(3D) to the provision of broadcasting shall, in relation to broadcasting of any description which is the subject of different forms of provision, be construed in whichever of the following ways the decision-making authority considers appropriate—

- (a) as references to any of those forms of provision taken separately;

- (b) as references to all those forms of provision taken together; or

- (c) as references to any of those forms of provision taken in groups.

- (5) For the purposes of subsection (4) the decision-making authority may treat broadcasting as being the subject of different forms of provision whenever—

- (a) the transactions concerned differ as to their nature, their parties, their terms or their surrounding circumstances; and

- (b) the difference is one which, in the opinion of the decision-making authority, ought for the purposes of that subsection to be treated as a material difference.

- (6) The criteria for deciding when newspapers or broadcasting can be treated, for the purposes of section 59, as newspapers or broadcasting of a separate description shall be such as in any particular case the decision-making authority considers appropriate in the circumstances of that case.

- (7) In section 59 and this section “*provision*” and cognate expressions have the same meaning in relation to broadcasting as in Part 3 of the Communications Act 2003; but this subsection is subject to subsections (4) and (5) of this section.

##### 61A

- (1) Subsection (2) applies where—

- (a) the Secretary of State has given a special intervention notice in relation to a special merger situation; and

- (b) the special intervention notice mentions any consideration which, at the time of the giving of the notice, was specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

- (2) OFCOM shall, within such period as the Secretary of State may require, give a report to the Secretary of State on the effect of the consideration or considerations concerned on the case.

- (3) The report shall contain—

- (a) advice and recommendations on any consideration which—

- (i) is mentioned in the special intervention notice concerned and, at the time of the giving of that notice, was specified in section 58(2A) to (2C); and

- (ii) is or may be relevant to the Secretary of State’s decision as to whether to make a reference under section 62; and

- (b) a summary of any representations about the case which have been received by OFCOM and which relate to any such consideration.

- (4) OFCOM shall carry out such investigations as they consider appropriate for the purposes of producing a report under this section.

#### Penalties: main procedural requirements

#### Initial enforcement orders: completed mergers

#### Initial undertakings: completed mergers

#### Delegated power of directions

##### 104A

- (1) Subsection (2) applies where the Commission—

- (a) is preparing—

- (i) a report under section 50 on a reference which specifies a media public interest consideration; or

- (ii) a report under section 65 on a reference which specifies a consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C); and

- (b) is not under a duty to disregard the consideration concerned.

- (2) The Commission shall have regard (among other things) to the need to consult the public so far as they might be affected by the creation of the relevant merger situation or special merger situation concerned and so far as such consultation is practicable.

- (3) Any consultation of the kind mentioned in subsection (2) may be undertaken by the Commission by consulting such representative sample of the public or section of the public concerned as the Commission considers appropriate.

##### 106A

- (1) The Secretary of State may prepare and publish general advice and information about the considerations specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

- (2) The Secretary of State may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.

- (3) Advice or information published under this section shall be prepared with a view to—

- (a) explaining the considerations specified in section 58(2A) to (2C) to persons who are likely to be affected by them; and

- (b) indicating how the Secretary of State expects this Part to operate in relation to such considerations.

- (4) Any advice or information published by the Secretary of State under this section shall be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

- (5) In preparing any advice or information under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the OFT, OFCOM, the Commission and such other persons as he considers appropriate.

##### 106B

- (1) OFCOM may, in connection with any case on which they are required to give a report by virtue of section 44A or 61A, give such advice as they consider appropriate to the Secretary of State in relation to—

- (a) any report made in such a case by the Commission under section 50 or 65; and

- (b) the taking by the Secretary of State of enforcement action under Schedule 7.

- (2) OFCOM may, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State, give such other advice as they consider appropriate to the Secretary of State in connection with any case on which they are required to give a report by virtue of section 44A or 61A.

- (3) OFCOM shall publish any advice given by them under this section but advice given by them in relation to a report of the Commission under section 50 or 65 or related enforcement action shall not be published before the report itself is published.

#### Attendance of witnesses and production of documents etc.

#### Penalties: main procedural requirements

### Further provision about media mergers

##### 119A

- (1) OFCOM have the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters relating to the carrying out of their functions under this Part.

- (2) That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that OFCOM have sufficient information to take informed decisions and to carry out their other functions effectively.

- (3) In carrying out that function OFCOM may carry out, commission or support (financially or otherwise) research.

- (4) Section 3 of the Communications Act 2003 (general duties of OFCOM) shall not apply in relation to functions of OFCOM under this Part.

##### 119B

- (1) The OFT has the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters which may be relevant to the Secretary of State in deciding whether to give a special intervention notice mentioning a consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

- (2) That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that the Secretary of State is aware of cases where, in the opinion of the OFT, he might wish to consider giving such a notice.

- (3) That function does not extend to obtaining, compiling or keeping under review information with a view to carrying out a detailed analysis in each case of the operation in relation to that case of the consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

#### Service of documents

#### Minority reports of Commission: Part 4

#### Power of OFT to make references

#### Public interest intervention by Secretary of State

#### Undertakings in lieu of market investigation references

#### Procedural requirements for certain undertakings and orders: Part 4

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Cartel offence

#### Exercise of powers by authorised person

#### Notice to OFT of intended prosecution

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Information

#### Post-discharge restrictions

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

##### 227A

- (1) An officer of a CPC enforcer who reasonably suspects that there has been, or is likely to be, a Community infringement may for any purpose relating to the functions of the CPC enforcer under this Part enter any premises to investigate whether there has been, or is likely to be, such an infringement.

- (2) An officer of a CPC enforcer who reasonably suspects that there is, or has been, a failure to comply with a relevant enforcement measure may for any purpose relating to the functions of the CPC enforcer under this Part enter any premises to investigate whether a person is complying with, or has complied with, the relevant enforcement measure.

- (3) An appropriate notice must be given to the occupier of the premises before an officer of a CPC enforcer enters them under subsection (1) and (2).

- (4) An appropriate notice is a notice in writing given by an officer of a CPC enforcer which—

- (a) gives at least two working days' notice of entry on the premises;

- (b) sets out why the entry is necessary; and

- (c) indicates the nature of the offence created by section 227E.

- (5) Subsection (3) does not apply if such a notice cannot be given despite all reasonably practicable steps having been taken to do so.

- (6) In that case, the officer entering the premises must produce to any occupier that he finds on the premises a document setting out why the entry is necessary and indicating the nature of the offence created by section 227E.

- (7) In all cases, the officer entering the premises must produce to any occupier evidence of—

- (a) his identity; and

- (b) in the case of an authorised officer of a CPC enforcer, his authorisation;

if asked to do so.

- (8) In this section—

- “*give*”, in relation to the giving of a notice to the occupier of premises, includes delivering or leaving it at the premises or sending it there by post; and

- “*working day*” means a day which is not—Saturday or Sunday; orChristmas Day, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom in which the premises are situated.

- (9) In this section and sections 227B to 227F—

- “*authorised officer of a CPC enforcer*” means an officer of a CPC enforcer who is authorised by that enforcer for the purposes of this Part;

- “*occupier*” means any person whom the officer concerned reasonably suspects to be the occupier;

- “*officer of a CPC enforcer*” means—an officer of a local weights and measures authority in Great Britain; oran authorised officer of a CPC enforcer which is not a local weights and measures authority in Great Britain;

- “*premises*” includes vehicles but does not include any premises which are used only as a dwelling; and

- “*relevant enforcement measure*” means—an enforcement order made under section 217 on the application of the CPC enforcer;an interim enforcement order made under section 218 on the application of the CPC enforcer;an undertaking under section 217(9) in connection with an application made by the CPC enforcer for an enforcement order under section 217;an undertaking under section 218(10) in connection with an application made by the CPC enforcer for an interim enforcement order under section 218; oran undertaking under section 219 to the CPC enforcer.

##### 227B

- (1) An officer of a CPC enforcer may, in the exercise of his powers under section 227A—

- (a) observe the carrying on of a business on the premises;

- (b) inspect goods or documents on the premises;

- (c) require any person on the premises to produce goods or documents within such period as the officer considers to be reasonable;

- (d) seize goods or documents to carry out tests on them on the premises or seize, remove and retain them to carry out tests on them elsewhere; or

- (e) seize, remove and retain goods or documents which he reasonably suspects may be required as evidence of a Community infringement or a breach of a relevant enforcement measure.

- (2) The power in subsection (1)(c) to require a person to produce goods or documents includes the power to require him—

- (a) to state, to the best of his knowledge and belief, where the goods or documents are;

- (b) to give an explanation of the goods or documents; and

- (c) to secure that any goods or documents produced are authenticated or verified in such manner as the officer considers appropriate.

- (3) An officer of a CPC enforcer may take copies of, or extracts from, any documents to which he has access by virtue of subsection (1).

- (4) But nothing in this section authorises action to be taken in relation to anything which, in proceedings in the High Court, a person would be entitled to refuse to produce on the grounds of legal professional privilege.

- (5) In this section document includes information recorded in any form.

- (6) The reference in subsection (1)(c) to the production of documents is, in the case of a document which contains information recorded otherwise than in legible form, a reference to the production of a copy of the information in legible form.

- (7) In its application to Scotland, this section has effect as if the reference in subsection (4)—

- (a) to proceedings in the High Court were a reference to proceedings in the Court of Session; and

- (b) to an entitlement on the grounds of legal professional privilege were a reference to an entitlement on the grounds of confidentiality of communications.

##### 227C

- (1) A justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising an officer of a CPC enforcer to enter premises for purposes falling within section 227A(1) or (2) if the justice of the peace considers that there are reasonable grounds for believing that —

- (a) condition A is met; and

- (b) either condition B, C or D is met.

- (2) Condition A is that there are, on the premises, goods or documents to which an officer of a CPC enforcer would be entitled to have access under sections 227A and 227B.

- (3) Condition B is that an officer of a CPC enforcer acting under sections 227A and 227B has been, or would be likely to be, refused admission to the premises or access to the goods or documents.

- (4) Condition C is that the goods or documents would be likely to be concealed or interfered with if an appropriate notice were given under section 227A.

- (5) Condition D is that there is likely to be nobody at the premises capable of granting admission.

- (6) A warrant under this section authorises the officer of the CPC enforcer—

- (a) to enter the premises specified in the warrant (using reasonable force if necessary);

- (b) to do anything on the premises that an officer of the CPC enforcer would be able to do if he had entered the premises under section 227A;

- (c) to search for goods or documents which he has required a person on the premises to produce where that person has failed to comply with such a requirement;

- (d) to the extent that it is reasonably necessary to do so, to require any person to whom subsection (7) applies to break open a container and, if that person does not comply with the requirement, or if such a person cannot be identified after all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to identify such a person, to do so himself;

- (e) to take any other steps which he considers to be reasonably necessary to preserve, or prevent interference with, goods or documents to which he would be entitled to have access under sections 227A and 227B.

- (7) This subsection applies to a person who is responsible for discharging any of the functions of the business being carried on at the premises under inspection.

- (8) A warrant under this section—

- (a) is issued on information on oath given by an officer of a CPC enforcer;

- (b) ceases to have effect at the end of the period of one month beginning with the day of issue; and

- (c) must, on request, be produced to the occupier of the premises for inspection.

- (9) Any reference in this section to goods or documents being interfered with includes a reference to them being destroyed.

- (10) In its application to Scotland, this section has effect as if—

- (a) the references in subsection (1) to a justice of the peace included references to a sheriff; and

- (b) the reference in subsection (8) to information on oath were a reference to evidence on oath.

- (11) In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect as if the references in subsection (1) to a justice of the peace were references to a lay magistrate.

##### 227D

- (1) An officer of a CPC enforcer who enters premises by virtue of section 227A may only do so at a reasonable time.

- (2) An officer of a CPC enforcer who enters premises by virtue of section 227A or 227C may take with him such persons and equipment as he considers appropriate.

- (3) An officer of a CPC enforcer who enters premises by virtue of section 227A or 227C must, if the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, take reasonable steps to ensure that when he leaves the premises they are as secure as they were before he entered.

##### 227E

- (1) A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, he intentionally obstructs, or fails to co-operate with, an officer of a CPC enforcer who is exercising or seeking to exercise a power under sections 227A to 227D.

- (2) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

##### 227F

- (1) No documents seized under sections 227A to 227D may be retained for a period of more than three months.

- (2) No goods seized under sections 227A to 227D may be retained for a period of more than three months unless they are reasonably required in connection with the exercise of any function of a CPC enforcer under this Part.

- (3) Where goods are so required they may be retained for as long as they are so required.

*Interpretation*

##### 235A

In this Part—

- (a) the CPC Regulation is Regulation [(EC) No. 2006/2004](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2004/2006) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws as amended by the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive ;

- (b) the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive is Directive [2005/29/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2005/0029) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market .

##### 235B

References in this Part to a general enforcer, a designated enforcer or a CPC enforcer are to be read, in the case of a person or body which is more than one kind of enforcer, as references to that person or body acting in its capacity as a general enforcer, designated enforcer or (as the case may be) CPC enforcer.

#### Unsecured creditors

##### 241A

- (1) A public authority which holds prescribed information to which section 237 applies may disclose that information to any person—

- (a) for the purposes of, or in connection with, prescribed civil proceedings (including prospective proceedings) in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

- (b) for the purposes of obtaining legal advice in relation to such proceedings, or

- (c) otherwise for the purposes of establishing, enforcing or defending legal rights that are or may be the subject of such proceedings.

- (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to—

- (a) information which comes to a public authority in connection with an investigation under Part 4, 5 or 6 of the 1973 Act or under section 11 of the Competition Act 1980;

- (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- (c) information which comes to a public authority in connection with an investigation under Part 3 or 4 or section 174 of this Act;

- (d) information which comes to a public authority in connection with an investigation under the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41).

- (3) In subsection (1) “*prescribed*” means prescribed by order of the Secretary of State.

- (4) An order under this section—

- (a) may prescribe information, or civil proceedings, for the purposes of this section by reference to such factors as appear to the Secretary of State to be appropriate;

- (b) may prescribe for the purposes of this section all information, or civil proceedings, or all information or civil proceedings not falling within one or more specified exceptions;

- (c) must be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

- (5) Information disclosed under this section must not be used by the person to whom it is disclosed for any purpose other than those specified in subsection (1).

#### Powers of trustee in bankruptcy

#### Application of insolvency law to foreign company

#### Repeal of certain bankruptcy offences

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Unsecured creditors

#### Liquidator’s powers

#### Duration of bankruptcy

#### Powers of trustee in bankruptcy

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Decisions of the Tribunal

#### Institution of proceedings

#### Undertakings in lieu of reference under section 45 or 62

#### Membership of the Service

#### Introductory

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

##### 20A

- (1) This paragraph applies in relation to any order—

- (a) which is to be made following the giving of—

- (i) an intervention notice which mentions a newspaper public interest consideration;

- (ii) an intervention notice which mentions any other media public interest consideration in relation to a relevant merger situation in which one of the enterprises ceasing to be distinct is a newspaper enterprise;

- (iii) a special intervention notice which mentions a consideration specified in section 58(2A) or (2B); or

- (iv) a special intervention notice which, in relation to a special merger situation in which one of the enterprises ceasing to be distinct is a newspaper enterprise, mentions a consideration specified in section 58(2C); and

- (b) to which the consideration concerned is still relevant.

- (2) The order may make such provision as the person making the order considers to be appropriate in all circumstances of the case.

- (3) Such provision may, in particular, include provision requiring a person to do, or not to do, particular things.

- (4) Provision made by virtue of this paragraph may, in particular, include provision—

- (a) altering the constitution of a body corporate (whether in connection with the appointment of directors, the establishment of an editorial board or otherwise);

- (b) requiring the agreement of the relevant authority or another person before the taking of particular action (including the appointment or dismissal of an editor, journalists or directors or acting as a shadow director);

- (c) attaching conditions to the operation of a newspaper;

- (d) prohibiting consultation or co-operation between subsidiaries.

- (5) In this paragraph “*newspaper public interest consideration*” means a media public interest consideration other than one which is such a consideration—

- (a) by virtue of section 58(2C); or

- (b) by virtue of having been, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, concerned with broadcasting and a consideration that ought to have been specified in section 58.

- (6) This paragraph is without prejudice to the operation of the other paragraphs of this Schedule in relation to the order concerned.

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Requirements for accepting undertakings and making orders

##### 7A

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##### 7B

Directive [98/6/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1998/0006) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers .

##### 9A

Directive [2002/65/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2002/0065) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2002 concerning the distance marketing of consumer financial services and amending Council Directive [90/619/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1990/0619) and Directives [97/7/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1997/0007) and [98/27/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1998/0027).

##### 9B

Regulation [(EC) No. 261/2004](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2004/0261) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to air passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights .

#### Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### General

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Monopoly references

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Monopoly references

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Monopoly references

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

## Editorial notes

[^c18987471]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/11) (except s. 11(7)(a)) applied in part (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Super-complaints to Regulators) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1368)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1368), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1368/article/2)

[^c18976101]: [S. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/13) wholly in force at 1.4.2003; [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/13) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 13(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/13/6) in force for certain purposes at 18.3.2003 by [S.I. 2003/765](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/schedule), [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/section/13) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule)

[^c18976181]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/14) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [s. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/14) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 14(1)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/14/1) in force and s. 14(6) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [s. 14(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/section/14/6) in force for remaining purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18987551]: Words in s. 22(3)(a) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19212331]: Word in s. 22(3) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/2/a)

[^c19212351]: Words in s. 22(3)(e) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/2/b)

[^c19212371]: S. 22(3)(f) and preceding word inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/3)

[^c19212491]: S. 22(3A) inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/4)

[^c18987601]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18987621]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18987631]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c19212511]: Words in s. 25(6) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/5)

[^c18987641]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18987651]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18988611]: S. 27 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Anticipated Mergers) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1595)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595/article/3)

[^c18987661]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [S.I. 2014/891](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/16) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c18987671]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18988631]: S. 29 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Anticipated Mergers) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1595)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595/article/3)

[^c18987681]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18987691]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c18987701]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/1)

[^c19024161]: Words in s. 33(3)(a) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19212531]: Word in s. 33(3) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/6/a)

[^c19212551]: Words in s. 33(3)(e) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/6/b)

[^c19212571]: S. 33(3)(f) and preceding word inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/7)

[^c19212621]: S. 33(3A) inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/8)

[^c16774641]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16774661]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397) {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^c18988641]: S. 36(2)(a)(b) modified (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Anticipated Mergers) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1595)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1595/article/4)

[^c19486081]: S. 39(2) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/10)

[^c19486091]: S. 40(1)(2)(8)(b) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(11)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/11/a)

[^c19486121]: Words in s. 40(9) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(11)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/11/b)

[^c19212821]: Ss. 34A, 34B and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/9)

[^c19025421]: Words in s. 43(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 8(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/8/2/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19025491]: Words in s. 43(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 8(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/8/2/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19025511]: S. 43(6) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/8/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19046511]: Words in s. 44(3)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 376(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/376/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19046531]: S. 44(5A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 376(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/376/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19046551]: S. 44(8)-(11) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 376(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/376/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19046591]: Words in s. 45(1)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/9) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19046741]: Words in s. 46(1)(a) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note. [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19212951]: Word in s. 46(1) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(12)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/12/a)

[^c19212971]: Words in s. 46(1)(b) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(12)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/12/b)

[^c19212991]: S. 46(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/13)

[^c19213011]: S. 46(1A) inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/14)

[^c19046571]: S. 44A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 377](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/377), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774671]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397) {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^c19054131]: S. 50(2A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/10) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19486131]: S. 51(2) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/16)

[^c19486141]: S. 52(1)(2)(8)(b) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(17)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/17/a)

[^c19486171]: Words in s. 52(9) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(17)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/17/b)

[^c19486231]: Word in s. 53(2) inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(18)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/18/a)

[^c19486221]: Word in s. 53(2) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(18)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/18/b)

[^c19486211]: S. 53(2)(c) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(18)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/18/c)

[^c19054161]: Words in s. 57(2) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/11) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19214131]: Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/19)

[^c19082281]: S. 58(2A)-(2C) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 375(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/375/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082341]: Word in s. 58(4)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/12) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082931]: S. 58A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 375(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/375/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19213121]: Ss. 46A-46C and cross-heading inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/15)

[^c19082401]: S. 59(3)-(3D) substituted (29.12.2003) for s. 59(3)(4) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 378(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/378/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082451]: S. 59(6A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 378(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/378/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082591]: Words in s. 60(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 13(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/13/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082611]: Words in s. 60(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 13(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/13/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082701]: Words in s. 61(3)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 379(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/379/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082721]: Words in s. 61(4) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 379(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/379/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082741]: S. 61(4A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 379(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/379/4), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082761]: Words in s. 62(1)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/14) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082811]: Words in s. 62(4) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774681]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397) {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^c19082861]: S. 65(2A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/15) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082951]: S. 59A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 378(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/378/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19082971]: S. 61A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 380](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/380), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19214431]: Words in s. 67(1)(a)(ii) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(20)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/20/a)

[^c19082991]: Words in s. 67(1)(b) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 16(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/16/a), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19083001]: Words in s. 67(1)(b) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 16(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/16/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19083021]: Words in s. 67(1)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 16(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/16/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1)(subject to arts. 3(3), 11)

[^c19214581]: Words in s. 67(1)(c) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/20/b)

[^c19214891]: Words in s. 68(2)(b) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/21)

[^c19083071]: Words in s. 68(2)(c) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 17(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/17/a), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19083081]: Words in s. 68(2)(c) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 17(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/17/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19191971]: S. 69 repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 374](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/374), [406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16742761]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742851]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40) ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743631]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19025151]: S. 79 applied (with modifications) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/13), [Sch. 2 para. 8(9)(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/2/paragraph/8/9/10)

[^c16742781]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742871]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743651]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742791]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 para. 5 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742881]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 para. 5 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40) ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743661]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016361]: S. 86 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(b)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/b/3) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c16774711]: [S. 86(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/86/2) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4) S. 86(2) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 12(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/12/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16744341]: S. 86(3) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) S. 86(3) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 12(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/12/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16744421]: [S. 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/87) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16774721]: S. 87 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 12(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/12/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016401]: S. 87 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/c) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c16774731]: S. 88 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 12(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/12/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016441]: S. 88 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(d)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/d/4) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19016461]: S. 89 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(e)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/e/5) (as amended by (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c16742801]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742891]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40) ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743671]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) and Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19083141]: S. 90 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19016481]: S. 91 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(f)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/f/6)

[^c19083341]: S. 91 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11)) (as amended by (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c16774771]: Ss. 91(3), 92(1)(a), 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016501]: S. 92 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(g)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/g/7) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19083371]: S. 92 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774791]: Ss. 91(3), 92(1)(a), 162(1) and 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016581]: S. 93 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(h)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/h/8) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19083541]: S. 93 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/d) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19016601]: S. 94 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(i)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/i/9) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19084201]: S. 94 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/e) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774821]: S. 94(1) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1). Sch. (with art. 8) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(1) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16744501]: S. 94(2) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c.21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(2) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c18134381]: S. 94(3) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c.21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(3) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c18134411]: S. 94(4) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c.21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(4) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c18135681]: S. 94(5) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c.21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(5) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c18135691]: S. 94(8) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c.21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 11D(7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(8) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c18135701]: S. 94(9) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11D(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11D/7) (as inserted by the [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 94(9) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21) s. 12(6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19016851]: S. 95 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(j)(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/j/10) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19214911]: Words in s. 97(11) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/22)

[^c19215001]: Words in s. 99(5)(d) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/23)

[^c19017861]: S. 103 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(k)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/k/11) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19019251]: S. 104 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(l)(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/l/12) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19085681]: S. 104A applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(la)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/la) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/9) (with transitional provisions and savings in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) S. 104A applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(12A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/12A) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/12) (with transitional provisions and savings in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19085621]: S. 104A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 381](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/381), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19019271]: S. 105 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(m)(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/m/13) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3180](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/13) (with transitional provisions and savings in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) and (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19084491]: S. 105(1A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084531]: Words in s. 105(2) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084551]: Words in s. 105(3) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/4/a), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084581]: Words in s. 105(3) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/4/b), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084621]: S. 105(3A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/5), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084641]: Words in s. 105(4) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/6/a), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084701]: Words in s. 105(4) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/6/b), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084731]: S. 105(4A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084771]: Words in s. 105(5) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/8), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084801]: Words in s. 105(6) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(9)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/9/a), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084821]: Word in s. 105(6) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/9/b), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19084841]: Words in s. 105(6) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(9)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/9/c), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1)

[^c19084991]: Words in s. 105(7) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/10), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085021]: S. 105(7A) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 382(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/382/11), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085711]: S. 106B applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(ma)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/ma) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/10) (with transitional provisions and savings in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 106B applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(13A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/13A) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/14) (with transitional provisions and savings in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)))

[^c19085301]: S. 107(3)(ba) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/18/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085321]: Words in s. 107(9)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 18(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/18/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085341]: Words in s. 107(10)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/18/4) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19019291]: S. 108 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(n)(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/n/14) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19085411]: Word in s. 108 inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/19) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085641]: S. 106A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 383](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/383), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19085661]: S. 106B inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 384](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/384), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16940931]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/10)[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940911]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12(B)(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12/B/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940371]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/10)[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940351]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939951]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [s. 15B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/section/15B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/section/15B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/section/15B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939631]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [s. 35(B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35/B)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35/5) as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16938261]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 15(2D)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D)[(2H)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2H)[(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16937791]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16921221]: S.109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D)[(2H)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2H)[(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16785851]: S.109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16785701]: S.109 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16775171]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16775151]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16775131]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16775121]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16775091]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F)[(11I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11I)[(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16775021]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16774991]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/5)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16774981]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F)[(11I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11I)[(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16774941]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16774921]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16774901]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16744791]: S. 109 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 109 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 109 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 109 applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 109 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/3), [23(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/a), [27(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/a) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)

[^c19019351]: S. 109 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(o)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/o)[(15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/15) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 109 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) S. 109 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/a)[(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/17)[(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 36(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 109 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/a)[(20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/20)[(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 37(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 109 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 109 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(a)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/a) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16942361]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942341]: [S. 110](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/110) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942321]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941561]: [S. 110](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/110) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941541]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003.) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11G)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11G/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941521]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941501]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16941481]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11G)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11G/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941461]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941441]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941401]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941041]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(7)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/7/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941021]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940471]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(7)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/7/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940451]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939971]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939701]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [s. 35B(1)(2)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35B/1/2/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16938521]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 15(2D)(2E)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2E/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16937811]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/2/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16921201]: S.110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2E)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2E/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16921191]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16921181]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(2)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/2/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16744821]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1/2) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(p)(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/p/16) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) [S. 110](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/110) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(b)(18)(19)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/b/18/19/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 37(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(b)(15)(16)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/b/15/16/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 36(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(b)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/b) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1/2) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6/7) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 110 applied (with modifications) (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) [S. 110](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/110) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(b)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/b/2), [27(6)(b)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/b/7) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942671]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 213(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/213/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)))

[^c16942651]: [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 75(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/75/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942631]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942611]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 68(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/68/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16942591]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11H)-(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11H) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942551]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942531]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 51(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/51/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)))

[^c16942511]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11H)-(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11H) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942491]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942451]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942411]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941081]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(8)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/8/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941061]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 150(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/150/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)))

[^c16940591]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/8))(10)(11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940521]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940001]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 218(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/218/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)))

[^c16939751]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [s. 35B(1)(3)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35B/1/3/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16938601]: [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para 15(2D)(2F)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2F/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937831]: [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/3/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 111(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/111/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16921251]: [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2F)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2F/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16786271]: S.111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16785991]: [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1/3) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 36(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/36/6) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16785961]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(3)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/3/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 101(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/101/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(q)(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/q/17) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 243(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/243/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(c)(18)(19)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/c/18/19/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 37(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(c)(15)(16)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/c/15/16/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 36(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(c)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/c) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1/3) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5))) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 78(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/78/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 111 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6/8) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/111) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(c)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/c/3), [27(6)(c)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/c/8) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 250(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/250/5) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942941]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942911]: [S. 112](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/112) applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942891]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942871]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942851]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942831]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942811]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942791]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942771]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942761]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16942691]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) ; and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941181]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941161]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940571]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940551]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940031]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939771]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [s. 35B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16938931]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 15(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937851]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16921511]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16921381]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16786061]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16745351]: S. 112 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 112 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 112 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 112 applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22) S. 112 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/d), [27(6)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/d) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c19019431]: S. 112 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(r)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/r) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 112 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) S. 112 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 112 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(d)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/d/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 36(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule))) S. 112 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(d)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/d/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 37(2); [S.I. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/71/schedule))) S. 112 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(d)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/d) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943191]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943171]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943151]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943111]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943091]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943071]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943041]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943021]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943001]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16942981]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16942961]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16941241]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16941201]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940631]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940611]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940051]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16939821]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [s. 35B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/section/35B/1/4/5) as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16939241]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 15(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937871]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16924161]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16922221]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16922191]: S. 113 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16746231]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1/2) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/e), [27(6)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/e) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c19020421]: S. 113 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(s)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/s) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 113 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 113 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(e)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/e/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 36(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 113 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(e)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/e/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 37(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(e)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/e) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943511]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943491]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943461]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943441]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943421]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943391]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943371]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943351]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943331]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943301]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16943211]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941291]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16941261]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940691]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940651]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940091]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16939861]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [art. 35B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/article/35B/1/4/5) as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16939381]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para 15(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937921]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937721]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16786151]: [S.114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16785641]: S. 114 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16746481]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/f), [27(6)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/f) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c19020481]: S. 114 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(t)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/t) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 114 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 114 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(f)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/f/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 36(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 114 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(f)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/f/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), {art. 37(2)}; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(f)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/f) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16944011]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943941]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943751]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943711]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943691]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943671]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943631]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16943611]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943571]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943551]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16943531]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16941341]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16941321]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940761]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940711]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16940121]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939881]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [art. 35B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/article/35B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16939441]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para 15(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/23); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937941]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16937741]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16786211]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16785661]: S. 115 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16751651]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1/2) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38), [39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/39); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/g), [27(6)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/g) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)); (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41), [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c19020581]: S. 115 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/u) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 115 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(1)(g)(5)(6); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22)) S. 115 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(g)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/g/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 36(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 115 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(g)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/g/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 37(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(g)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/g) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^c16944561]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31), [s. 44B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/31/section/44B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944511]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 28(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944461]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 14B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/14B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/12); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16944421]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1990 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42), [Sch. 4 para. 4A(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/4/paragraph/4A/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944371]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16944351]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 14A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/14A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944331]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 12B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/12B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944191]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16944171]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 26A(11F)(11I)(11J)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/26A/11F/11I/11J) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/6/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944151]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 24B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/24B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16944061]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 13B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/13B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16941381]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/6/10/11) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16941361]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940861]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(6)(10)(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/6/10/11) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940781]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B) (1)(5)(6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16940201]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 15B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/15B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16939921]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426), [art. 35B(1)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/426/article/35B/1/4/5) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16938101]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/1/5/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/22); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16937771]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2D)(2H)(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2D/2H/2I) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16786251]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16785841]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(1)(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/1/5/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16785821]: S. 116 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/1) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))cbv S. 116 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/1) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 116 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/6) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 116 applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 38-39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 116 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(1)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/1/h), [27(6)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/6/h) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2)) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 41, 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/41); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c19020621]: S. 116 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/v) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 116 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1999/3088](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3088/regulation/8) (as substituted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 36(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/36/3)) S. 116 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 20003 (S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), arts. 39(2), 40(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 116 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 17A(14)(h)(17)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/17A/14/h/17/18) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 36(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 116 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (2.3.2004) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 17A(17)(h)(20)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/17A/17/h/20/21) (as inserted by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 37(2); [S.R. 2004/71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/71/schedule)) S. 116 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 16B(6)(a)-(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/16B/6/a) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 55(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/55/4), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3); [S.I. 2004/2528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/2/h) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2528/schedule)); as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/13); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c17032151]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 23(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/23/7) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 22(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/22/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule))

[^c17032111]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 67(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/67/9) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 21(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/21/7); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule))

[^c17032091]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 46(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/46/6A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 20(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/20/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule))

[^c17032071]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 31(8A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/31/8A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 19(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/19/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule))

[^c17032051]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 43(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/43/6A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 18(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/18/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/10); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c17032031]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 36A(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/36A/8) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 17(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/17/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule))

[^c17032021]: S. 117 modified (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 50(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/50/6A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 16(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/16/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)) S. 117 modified (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [29(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/29/10) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19500672]: S. 117 modified (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 370(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/370/10), [411](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2)

[^c16945711]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 18(9)-(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/18/9) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 94(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/94/4/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945691]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 12B(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/12B/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 88(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/88/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945591]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 19A(9)-(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/19A/9) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16945571]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26), [s. 15B(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/15B/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16945541]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para 15(2G)-(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/15/2G) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/c); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (E.W.S.) (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 81(13)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/81/13/c/ii); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945521]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [Sch. 4A para. 10A(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/schedule/4A/paragraph/10A/4) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(15)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/15/a); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (E.W.S.) (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 81(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/81/6/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945501]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 15C(2G)-(2I)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/15C/2G) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/6); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (E.W.S.) (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 77(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/77/4/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945461]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 13B(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/13B/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (E.W.S.) (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 72(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/72/1/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945371]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 56CB(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/56CB/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 20(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)))

[^c16945331]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1986 c. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 41EB(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/41EB/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 15(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/12); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) (as amended (E.W.S.) (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 6 para. 26(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/6/paragraph/26/b); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule)))

[^c16945301]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11C(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11C/1) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)); and as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/3); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c16944991]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [2000 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8), [Sch. 14 para. 2A(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/schedule/14/paragraph/2A/4) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 40(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/20/b); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))) S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(w)(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/w/18) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 117 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order ([S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419)), art. 2, {Sch. 2 para. 5(4)(6)}; [S.R. 2003/203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203/schedule) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/36); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22)) S. 117 applied (with modifications) (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5), [10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3) (as amended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 paras. 38, 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/38); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/22))

[^c19135091]: S. 117 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1990/1715](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1715), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1715/regulation/5) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/17/5))

[^c19500682]: S. 117 applied (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 193(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/193/8), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2)

[^c19135101]: Word in s. 117(1)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/20/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19135121]: Word in s. 117(2) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 20(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/20/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19020661]: S. 118 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(x)(19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/x/19) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19136781]: S. 118(1)(aa) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/21) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19020681]: S. 119 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(y)(20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/y/20) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19137281]: S. 119A applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(ya)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/ya) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/11) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) S. 119A applied (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [Sch. 3 para. 1(20A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/20A) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/15) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3)) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19137241]: S. 119B inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 386](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/386), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19020701]: S. 120 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(z)(21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/z/21) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19136931]: Word in s. 120(1) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/22) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19215041]: S. 120(6)-(8) applied (1.9.2004) by [Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20), [ss. 141](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/141), [198(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/198/2), [Sch. 18 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/schedule/18/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2004/2184](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2184), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2184/article/2/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2184/schedule/2)

[^c19673421]: S. 120(6)-(8) applied (N.I.) (3.7.2007) by [Electricity Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/321)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/321), [reg. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/321/regulation/28)

[^c19673491]: S. 120(6)-(8) applied (N.I.) (prosp.) by The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I 2007/913 (N.I. 7)), arts. 1, 5, {Sch. 1 para. 15}

[^c19136951]: Word in s. 121(1) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/2/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137041]: Words in s. 121(1) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/2/b), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1) [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19136971]: Word in s. 121(2)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/3/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137091]: S. 121(2)(b) and word repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/3/b), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137101]: S. 121(4)(c)(i) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(4)(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/4/a/b), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137161]: Words in s. 121(4)(c)(ii) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/4/c), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137001]: Word in s. 121(8) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/5/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137171]: Words in s. 121(8) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/5/b), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137201]: S. 121(10) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [406](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 23(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/23/6), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19215141]: Words in s. 122(2)(4) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/24)

[^c19020721]: S. 124 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(aa)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/aa/22) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19137731]: Word in s. 124(3) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 24(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/24/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137751]: Word in s. 124(4) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 24(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/24/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137791]: Words in s. 124(6) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 24(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/24/4) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c17032211]: S. 125 applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 11B(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/11B/2) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) S. 125 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(bb)(23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/bb/23) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20))) S. 125 applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/5) S. 125 applied (S.) (11.11.2005) by [The Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3172)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172), [art. 10(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3172/article/10/3)

[^c19020771]: S. 126 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(cc)(24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/cc/24) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19137841]: Words in s. 126(6) substituted (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19020791]: S. 127 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(dd)(25)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/dd/25) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19202971]: S. 127 applied (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Merger Fees and Determination of Turnover) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1370)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1370), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1370/article/2), [Sch. para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1370/schedule/paragraph/7) S. 127 applied (29.12.2004) by [The Water Mergers (Determination of Turnover) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3206)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3206), [reg. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3206/regulation/2/b), [Sch. para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3206/schedule/paragraph/7)

[^c19137921]: S. 127(1)(aa) substituted (29.12.2003) for word by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 375(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/375/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19221791]: Words in s. 127(4)(a)(c)(6) inserted (5.12.2005) by [Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33), [ss. 261(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/261/1), [263](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/263), [Sch. 27 para. 168](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/schedule/27/paragraph/168); [S.I. 2005/3175](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175/schedule/1)

[^c19020831]: S. 128 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(ee)(26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/ee/26) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19137991]: Words in s. 128(5) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19020861]: S. 129 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(ff)(27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/1/1/ff/27) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/1), [18(1)-(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/18/1) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/891/article/20)))

[^c19215201]: S. 129(1): definition of "the EC Merger Regulation" inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(25)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/25/b)

[^c19486251]: S. 129(1): definition of "the European Merger Regulations" ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(25)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/25/a)

[^c19138131]: S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 25(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/25/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19215271]: S. 130: entry inserted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(26)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/26/b)

[^c19486261]: S. 130: entry ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(26)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/26/a)

[^c19138151]: S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 25(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/25/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19138201]: S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 25(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/25/4) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19138221]: S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 25(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/25/4) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19138321]: S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 25(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/25/5) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19137231]: S. 119A and cross-heading inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 385](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/385), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774441]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (29.12.2004) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [Sch. 4ZA paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/schedule/4ZA/paragraph/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/schedule/4ZA/paragraph/2) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 70(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/70/2), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/6)); [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule) (with transitional provisions and savings in [arts. 3-5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/3)) Pt. 3 (ss. 22-130) applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17M(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17M/4) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)) Pt. 3 applied (1.10.2005) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 17Q(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/17Q/9) (as inserted by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/56), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/4/paragraph/2)); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/2/h) (with [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/schedule/paragraph/5)) Pt. 3 applied in part (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [23(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/23/4), [27(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/27/9); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c17812571]: Pt. 3 (ss. 22-130) modified (20.6.2003) by [1998 c. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/41), [Sch. 7 para. 20(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/41/schedule/7/paragraph/20/3) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/185), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), {Sch. 11 para. 11(2)-(4)(8)}; [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) Pt. 3 modified (E.W.) (29.12.2004) by [The Water Mergers (Modification of Enactments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3202)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3202), [regs. 2-35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3202/regulation/2)

[^c16774691]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397) {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^c19138352]: S. 136(7)(a) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain further purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19204661]: Words in s. 136(7)(c)(8) substituted (1.4.2006) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 7 para. 36(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/7/paragraph/36/2); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 4(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/4/f)

[^c19244511]: S. 136(7)(d) repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/13) (arts. 8(9), 121(3), 307); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c22729961]: Words in s. 136 substituted (5.7.2004) by [Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20), [ss. 16(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/16/5), [120(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/120/1), [Sch. 2 para. 19(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/schedule/2/paragraph/19/u); [S.I. 2004/827](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/827), [art. 4(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/827/article/4/g)

[^c19244531]: S. 136(7)(f) repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/13) (arts. 8(9), 121(3), 307); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19204471]: S. 136(7)(h) inserted (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain further purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/4/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19244471]: S. 136: para. (h) added "at the end" of s. 136(7) (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by virtue of [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [408](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/408), [Sch. 12 para. 46(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/1) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121/3), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19203962]: S. 136(8): words "the Director of Telecommunications" are repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain further purposes) by virtue of [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19244541]: Words in s. 136(8) repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/13) (arts. 8(9), 121(3), 307); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19244551]: Words in s. 136(8) repealed (N.I.) (1.4.1007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/13) (arts. 8(9), 121(3), 307); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c16774701]: Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/6) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397) {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^c19215291]: Words in s. 153(2) substituted (1.5.2004) by [The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/regulation/2), [Sch. para. 2(27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1079/schedule/paragraph/2/27)

[^c16742811]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742901]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40) ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743681]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945831]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 29(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/29/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945891]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1994 c. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 31(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/31/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742821]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742911]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743691]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945851]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 29(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/29/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945911]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1994 c. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 31(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/31/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16774801]: Ss. 91(3), 92(1)(a), 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17032241]: Ss. 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080), [art. 23(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080/article/23/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/12/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17032271]: Ss. 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080), [art. 42(5A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080/article/42/5A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para 12(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/12/3/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742831]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742921]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40) ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743701]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945861]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/21/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 29(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/29/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16945921]: Ss. 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1) modified (20.6.2003) by [1994 c. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17), [s. 33(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/17/section/33/2A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 31(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/31/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16979641]: Ss. 91(3), 92(1)(a), 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [1977 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [s. 50A(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/50A/7) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17032261]: Ss. 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080), [art. 23(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080/article/23/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/12/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17032291]: Ss. 162(1), 166(3) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080), [art. 42(5A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1080/article/42/5A) (as inserted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para 12(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/12/3/e)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19238751]: S. 168 applied (with modifications) (28.11.2005) by [The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050), [reg. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/regulation/14), [Sch. 3 para. 1(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/schedule/3/paragraph/1/f)

[^c19138372]: S. 168(3)(a) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19207581]: Words in s. 168(3)(e) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/5/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19240201]: S. 168(3)(ff) inserted (1.12.2005) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 8 para. 55(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/8/paragraph/55/2/a); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/3/c)

[^c19238741]: S. 168(3)(h) modified (28.11.2005) by [The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050), [reg. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/regulation/14), [Sch. 3 para. 8(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/schedule/3/paragraph/8/a)

[^c19240311]: S. 168(3)(hh) inserted (N.I.) (3.1.2006) by [The Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/537)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537), [reg. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/regulation/45), [Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/schedule/5/part/1/paragraph/4/a)

[^c19245181]: S. 168(3)(n) added (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 12 para. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/3) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121/3), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19138382]: S. 168(4)(a) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19207601]: S. 168(4)(e) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/5/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19240861]: Words in s. 168(4)(f) substituted (1.4.2006) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 7 para. 36(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/7/paragraph/36/3/a); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 4(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/4/f)

[^c19240221]: S. 168(4)(ff) inserted (1.12.2005) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 8 para. 55(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/8/paragraph/55/2/b); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/3/c)

[^c19238721]: S. 168(4)(h) modified (28.11.2005) by [The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050), [reg. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/regulation/14), [Sch. 3 para. 8(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/schedule/3/paragraph/8/a) S. 168(4)(h) modified (28.11.2005) by [The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050), [reg. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/regulation/14), [Sch. 3 para. 8(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3050/schedule/3/paragraph/8/b)

[^c19207701]: Words in s. 168(4)(h) repealed (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 12 para. 18(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/12/paragraph/18/2/a), [Sch. 13 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/13/part/1) (with [s. 14(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/14/4/5), [Sch. 11 para. 11(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/11/paragraph/11/2)); [S.I. 2005/1909](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/schedule)

[^c22729981]: Words in s. 168 substituted (5.7.2004) by [Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20), [ss. 16(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/16/5), [120(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/120/1), [Sch. 2 para. 19(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/schedule/2/paragraph/19/u); [S.I. 2004/827](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/827), [art. 4(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/827/article/4/g)

[^c19240371]: S. 168(4)(hh) inserted (N.I.) (3.1.2006) by [The Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/537)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537), [reg. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/regulation/45), [Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/schedule/5/part/1/paragraph/4/b)

[^c19207711]: S. 168(4)(i) repealed (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 12 para. 18(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/12/paragraph/18/2/b), [Sch. 13 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/13/part/1) (with [s. 14(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/14/4/5), [Sch. 11 para. 11(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/11/paragraph/11/2)); [S.I. 2005/1909](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/schedule)

[^c19207732]: Words in s. 168(4)(k) substituted (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 otherwise) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 12 para. 18(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/12/paragraph/18/2/c); [S.I. 2005/1909](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/schedule); [S.I. 2005/2812](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/schedule/1)

[^c19245201]: S. 168(4)(p) added (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 12 para. 46(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/4) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121/3), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19245221]: S. 168(5)(b) substituted (N.I.) (1.4.2007) for s. 168(5)(b)(c) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 12 para. 46(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/5) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121/3), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19255622]: S. 168(5)(d) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19207641]: S. 168(5)(g) substituted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/5/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19238242]: Word in s. 168(5)(i) repealed (16.10.2005 for E.W.S) and omitted (3.1.2006 for N.I.) by virtue of [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 13 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/13/part/1); [S.I. 2005/2812](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/schedule/1); [S.R. 2005/537](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537), [reg. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/regulation/45), [Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 4(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/schedule/5/part/1/paragraph/4/c)

[^c19207772]: S. 168(5)(j)-(l) substituted (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 otherwise) for s. 168(5)(j) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 12 para. 18(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/12/paragraph/18/3); [S.I. 2005/1909](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1909/schedule); [S.I. 2005/2812](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/schedule/1)

[^c19240511]: S. 168(5)(k) inserted (N.I.) (3.1.2006) by [The Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/537)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537), [reg. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/regulation/45), [Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 4(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/537/schedule/5/part/1/paragraph/4/c/ii)

[^c19207821]: Words in s. 180(2) inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 16 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/16/paragraph/26) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c16774621]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/41), [Sch. 7 para. 20(5)-(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/41/schedule/7/paragraph/20/5) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/185), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 11 para. 11(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/11/3); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16774601]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275), [art. 23(2A)(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/275/article/23/2A/2B) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 22(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/22/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774561]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1993 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43), [s. 67(2A)(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/67/2A/2B) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 21(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/21/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774541]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231), [art. 46(2A)(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/231/article/46/2A/2B) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/20/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774521]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 31(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/31/4) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 19(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/19/3)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774501]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1991 c. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56), [s. 31(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/31/2A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 19(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/19/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774461]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1984 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [s. 50(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/section/50/2B) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/16/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c16774481]: Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (20.6.2003) by [1989 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 43(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/43/2B) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 168(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/168/9), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 9 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 370(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/370/3), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2) Pt. 4 (ss. 131-184) modified (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [29(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/29/4) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c18976421]: [S. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/185) partly in force; [s. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/185) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/185) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [s. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/section/185) in force for certain further purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [s. 185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/section/185) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c19207841]: S. 191 repealed (1.1.2004) by [Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41), [ss. 219](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/219), [220](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/220), [221](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/221), [Sch. 3 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/schedule/3/paragraph/14), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/schedule/4); [S.I. 2003/3103](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3103), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3103/article/2) (subject to savings in [arts. 3-5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3103/article/3) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3258](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3258), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3258/article/3/2) and [S.I. 2003/3312](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3312), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3312/article/2/2)))

[^c19245281]: Words in s. 210(6)(b) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/4)

[^c19245301]: S. 210(7A) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/5)

[^c19245361]: Word in s. 212(1)(a) repealed (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/6)

[^c19245381]: S. 212(1)(c)(d) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/7)

[^c19245401]: Words in s. 212(3)(b) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/8)

[^c19245421]: S. 212(3)(c) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/8)

[^c19245441]: Words in s. 212(4) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/9)

[^c19673571]: S. 212(5) substituted (16.3.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (EEA State) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/528)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/528), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/528/regulation/2)

[^c18176671]: [1978 c.30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).

[^c19245461]: S. 213(5)(b) substituted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/10)

[^c19245481]: S. 213(5A) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/11)

[^c19245711]: S. 215(4A) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/12)

[^c19245501]: S. 219(5A)(5B) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/13)

[^c19245521]: S. 221(3)(c) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/14)

[^c19221601]: Words in s. 222(10)(a)(c)(d)(e) inserted (5.12.2005) by [Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33), [ss. 261(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/261/1), [263](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/263), [Sch. 27 para. 169](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/schedule/27/paragraph/169); [S.I. 2005/3175](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3175/schedule/1)

[^c19245541]: [S. 225(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/225/1/c) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/15)

[^c19245561]: [S. 226(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/226/6A) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/16)

[^c19271671]: [1971 c.80](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/80).

[^c19245581]: [Ss. 227A-227F](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/227A) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/17)

[^c19245621]: [S. 228(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/228/4) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/18)

[^c19245641]: Words in [s. 229(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/229/6) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/19)

[^c19208141]: Words in [s. 234(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/234/5) substituted (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/6) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19271681]: OJ No. L364, 9.12.2004.

[^c19271691]: OJ No. L149/22, 11.6.2005.

[^c19245661]: [Ss. 235A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/235A), [235B](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/235B) inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/20)

[^c19245691]: [S. 236](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/236) substituted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/21)

[^c19208201]: S. 237 restricted (31.10.2003) by [Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20), [ss. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/115), [120](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/120); [S.I. 2003/2681](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2681), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2681/article/2/b)

[^c19208221]: S. 243(1) excluded (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/3)

[^c19208271]: S. 243(6) applied (with modifications) (1.7.2005) by [Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27), [ss. 59(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27/section/59/6), [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27/section/65); [S.I. 2004/3322](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322/article/2/3), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322/schedule/3)

[^c19247961]: S. 241A inserted (6.4.2007) by [Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46), [ss. 1281](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/1281), [1300](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/1300); [S.I. 2006/3428](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428), [art. 4(1)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428/article/4/1/f) (subject to [arts. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428/article/5), [6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428/article/6), [Schs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428/schedule/1), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3428/schedule/5))

[^c19023281]: Pt. 9 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2003) by [The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/419) (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419), [art. 63](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/419/article/63); [S.R. 2003/203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/203/schedule) Pt. 9 applied (20.6.2003) by [S.I. 1990/1715](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1715), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1715/regulation/5) (as inserted by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/article/2), [Sch. para. 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1398/schedule/paragraph/17/5))

[^c19629861]: Pt. 9 (ss. 237-247) modified (prosp.) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [ss. 29(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/29/3), [66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66) (with [s. 6(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/6/9))

[^c19221891]: [S. 248](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/248): power to modify extended (5.10.2004) by [Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20), [ss. 170(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/170/2/a), [198(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/198/2); [S.I. 2004/2575](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/schedule/1)

[^c19208461]: S. 249 extended (16.10.2005) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 49(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/49/11), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60); [S.I. 2005/2812](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2812/schedule/1)

[^c19208431]: S. 249(1)(aa) inserted (1.12.2005) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 8 para. 55(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/8/paragraph/55/3); [S.I. 2005/2714](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714), [art. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2714/article/3/c)

[^c18976431]: [S. 250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/250) wholly in force at 15.9.2003; [s. 250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/250) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 250(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/250/1) in force for certain purposes at 18.3.2003 by [S.I. 2003/765](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/schedule), [s. 250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/section/250) in force at 15.9.2003 by [S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/1)

[^c19222041]: S. 254: power to modify extended (5.10.2004) by [Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20), [ss. 170(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/170/2/b), [198(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/198/2); [S.I. 2004/2575](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/schedule/1)

[^c19208521]: [S. 265](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/265) repealed (1.4.2005) by [Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39), [ss. 109(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/section/109/3), [110](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/section/110), [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/schedule/10); [S.I. 2005/910](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/910), [art. 3(aa)(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/910/article/3/aa/bb)

[^c19208701]: [S. 268](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/268) applied (with modifications) (1.4.2004) by [Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26), [ss. 109(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26/section/109/5), [129](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26/section/129), [Sch. 4 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26/schedule/4/paragraph/25); [S.I. 2003/2938](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2938), [art. 6(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2938/article/6/a) (subject to transitional provisions and savings in [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2938/article/8), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2938/schedule))

[^c19222101]: [S. 268](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/268) extended (with modifications) (1.4.2005) by [Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/30), [ss. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/30/section/56), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/30/section/60), [Sch. 6 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/30/schedule/6/paragraph/6); [S.I. 2005/919](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/919), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/919/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/919/schedule) (with transitional provisions in [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/919/article/2))

[^c19243971]: Words in [s. 268(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/268/7) repealed (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/15), [146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/146), [148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148), [Sch. 4 para. 305(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/305/2/a), [Sch. 18 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/18/part/2); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 paras. 11(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/x), [30(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/30/b)

[^c19243891]: Words in [s. 268(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/268/7) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/15), [148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148), [Sch. 4 para. 305(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/305/2/b); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/x)

[^c19243941]: [S. 268(16)(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/268/16/17) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/15), [148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148), [Sch. 4 para. 305(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/305/3); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/x)

[^c18976601]: [S. 270](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/270) wholly in force at 1.4.2004; [s. 270](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/270) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 270(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/270/1/2/4) in force at 18.12.2003 by [S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340/article/3), [s. 270(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340/section/270/3) in force at 1.4.2004 by [S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/article/2/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/2) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340/article/2/2))

[^c18976721]: [S. 276](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [s. 276](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 276(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276/1) in force for certain purposes and s. 276(2)-(4) in force at 18.3.2003 by [S.I. 2003/765](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/schedule), [s. 276(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765/section/276/1) in force for certain further purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [s. 276(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/section/276/1) in force for remaining purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19208801]: [S. 276(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276/2/3) applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19498581]: [S. 276(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276/2) power partly exercised: 1.4.2003 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {[S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766)}, art. 2, (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3) [S. 276(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276/2) power partly exercised: 20.6.2003 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {[S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397)}, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 4-12) [S. 276(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/276/2) power partly exercised: 15.9.2003 and 1.4.2004 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {[S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093)}, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-8) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/2332](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2332) and [S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340))

[^c19208821]: S. 277 applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 389(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/389/2), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19222081]: S. 277: power to modify extended (5.10.2004) by [Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20), [ss. 170(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/170/2/a), [198(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/198/2); [S.I. 2004/2575](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2575/schedule/1)

[^c18976891]: [S. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278) partly in force; [s. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [s. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [s. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/section/278) in force for certain further purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [s. 278(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/section/278/2) in force for certain further purposes at 15.9.2003 and 1.4.2004 by [S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/article/2), [Schs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/2), [s. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/section/278) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18969461]: [S. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279) power partly exercised: 18.3.2003 appointed for specified provisions by {[S.I. 2003/765](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/765)}, art. 2; 1.4.2003 by {[S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766)}, art. 2 (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3); 20.6.2003 by {[S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397)}, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 4-12); 18.12.2003 by {[S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340)}, art. 3; 15.9.2003 and 1.4.2004 by {[S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093)}, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-8) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/2332](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2332) and [S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340)); 18.12.2003 by {[S.I. 2003/3340](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3340)}, art. 3; 18.7.2004 by {[S.I. 2004/1866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1866)}, art. 2; 29.12.2004 by {[S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233)}, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in arts. 3-5)

[^c19246851]: [Sch. 2 para. 2(5)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/2/paragraph/2/5) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/279), [Sch. 4 para. 306](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/306); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/x)

[^c19208831]: [Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/4/paragraph/1/2/b) modified (25.7.2003 for certain purposes, 29.12.2003 for certain further purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 195(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/195/8), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/2) (with [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11)) [Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/4/paragraph/1/2/b) modified (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 294(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/294/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 11 para. 10(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/11/paragraph/10/7) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c18978421]: [Sch. 5 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/2) partly in force; [Sch. 5 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/2) not in force at Royal assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 5 para. 2(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/2/a/b) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule)

[^c18987351]: [Sch. 5 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/4) wholly in force at 18.7.2004; [Sch. 5 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/4) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 5 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/5/paragraph/4) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 5 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/5/paragraph/4) in force for remaining purposes at 18.7.2004 by [S.I. 2004/1866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1866) {art. 2}

[^c16742841]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(2)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16742931]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743711]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16979721]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(2)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16979691]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(4)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743721]: [Ss. 75(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/75/4/a), [83(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/83/4/a), [84(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/84/2/a), [89(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/89/1), [160(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/160/4/a), [161(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/3/a), [164(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/164/1), [Sch. 7 paras. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/5), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/10), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/7/paragraph/11) modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, {Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)}); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16979731]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/2) (as substituted by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 18(2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16979711]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/2) (as substituted by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 18(4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c16743731]: Ss. 75(4)(a), 83(4)(a), 84(2)(a), 89(1), 160(4)(a), 161(3)(a), 164(1), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 10, 11 modified (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/2) (as substituted by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17034541]: Sch. 8: power to make orders conferred (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 144(1A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/144/1A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/2)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17036571]: Sch. 8: power to make orders conferred (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 238(1A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/238/1A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c17042321]: Sch. 8: power to make orders conferred (20.6.2003) by [1988 c. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [Sch. 2A para. 17(1A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/2A/paragraph/17/1A) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 18(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/5/a)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8))

[^c19210361]: Sch. 8 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 ([S.I. 2003/1592](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(a)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/2/1/a/2) (as amended (29.12.2003) by [S.I. 2003/3180](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 10(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/10/16))

[^c19211571]: Sch. 8 para. 20A inserted (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 387](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/387), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19502521]: [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/1) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19470931]: [Sch. 9 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/7) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 9 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/7) in force at 20.6.2003 subject to art. 3(1) of the commencing S.I. by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule); [Sch. 9 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/7) in force for water purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18978671]: [Sch. 9 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/8) wholly in force at 29.12.2004; [Sch. 9 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/8) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 9 para. 8(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/8/b) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [Sch. 9 para. 8(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule/9/paragraph/8/a) in force at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c19503801]: [Sch. 9 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/16) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c17044811]: [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/10) applied (20.6.2003) by [1980 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21), [s. 12(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/21/section/12/6) (as substituted by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/10/4)); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8)) [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/10) applied (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/6), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 18 para. 62(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18/paragraph/62/7/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19211691]: [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/10) applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/15), [Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(b)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/3/paragraph/2/1/b/3)

[^c19500201]: [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/1) partly in force; [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/1) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/1) in force for certain purposes on 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule); 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule); 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18978561]: [Sch. 11 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/3) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 11 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/3) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 11 para. 3(a)(b)(d)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/3/a/b/d/e) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 11 para. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/11/paragraph/3/c) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18978751]: [Sch. 11 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/4) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 11 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/4) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 11 para. 4(a)-(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/4/a) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 11 para. 4(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/11/paragraph/4/d) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1) Sch.

[^c18979091]: [Sch. 11 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/10) partly in force; [Sch. 11 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/10) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 11 para. 10(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/10/1) in force for certain purposes and para. 10(3) in force on 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule); [Sch. 11 para. 10(2)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/10/2/5) in force and Sch. 11 para. 10(1)(4) in force for certain purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule); [Sch. 11 para. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/10/4) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c19471421]: [Sch. 11 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/11) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 11 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/11) in force at 20.6.2003 subject to art. 3(1) of the commencing S.I. by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule); [Sch. 11 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/11/paragraph/11) in force for water purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c19271711]: OJ No. L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 27.

[^c19271721]: OJ No. L 46, 17.2.2004, p 1.

[^c19252501]: Sch. 13 Pt. 1: words in heading inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 22(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/22/2/a)

[^c19252521]: Sch. 13 para. 7A, 7B inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 22(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/22/2/b)

[^c19222121]: Sch. 13 para. 9A inserted (31.10.2004) by [The Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2095)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2095), [reg. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2095/regulation/26)

[^c19252541]: Sch. 13 para. 9B inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 22(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/22/2/c)

[^c19488381]: Sch. 13 para. 11 substituted (30.10.2005) by [The Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759), [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/4), [Sch. para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/schedule/paragraph/19)

[^c19252481]: [Sch. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13): words in heading inserted (8.1.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363), [reg. 22(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3363/regulation/22/1)

[^c19223221]: Sch. 14: words in entry substituted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/1/paragraph/2)

[^c19223261]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/1/paragraph/3)

[^c19223421]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) (No. 2) Order 2003 ([S.I. 2003/2580](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580/article/3), [Sch. para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580/schedule/paragraph/2)

[^c19223281]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/1/paragraph/4)

[^c19223321]: Sch. 14: entries inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/1/paragraph/5)

[^c19223361]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/1/paragraph/6)

[^c19223441]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) (No. 2) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2580)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580/article/3), [Sch. para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2580/schedule/paragraph/3)

[^c19223491]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (E.W.S.) (28.11.2003 and 15.7.2004 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by [Fireworks Act 2003 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22), [ss. 12(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/12/3), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/18) (with [s. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/2/8)); [S.I. 2003/3084](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084/schedule); [S.I. 2004/1831](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831/schedule)

[^c19672331]: Sch. 14: entry inserted (15.11.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2977)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2977), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2977/article/2/3)

[^c19251061]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/2)

[^c19251151]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/3)

[^c19253351]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/4)

[^c19253361]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/5)

[^c19253371]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/6)

[^c19672051]: Sch. 15: entry repealed (1.10.2007) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2194), [art. 10(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2194/article/10/1/3), [Sch. 4 para. 98(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2194/schedule/4/paragraph/98/a), [Sch. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2194/schedule/5) (with [art. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2194/article/12))

[^c19253381]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/7)

[^c19253391]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/7)

[^c19253411]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/9)

[^c19253421]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/9)

[^c19253431]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/10)

[^c19253441]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/11)

[^c19253451]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c19253461]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c19253471]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c19253511]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c19253521]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c19253531]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/13)

[^c19253541]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/14)

[^c19253551]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/14)

[^c19253561]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/15)

[^c19253641]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/16)

[^c19253731]: Sch. 15: entry substituted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/17)

[^c19253751]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/article/4), [Sch. 2 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1400/schedule/2/paragraph/18)

[^c19253871]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/1), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 17 para. 174(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/7) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3/2) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19253861]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (E.W.S.) (28.11.2003 for certain purposes, 15.7.2004 for certain further purposes and otherwise prosp.) by [Fireworks Act 2003 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22), [ss. 12(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/12/3), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/18) (with [s. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/2/8)); [S.I. 2003/3084](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3084/schedule); [S.I. 2004/1831](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1831/schedule)

[^c19255171]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (1.4.2004) by [Water Act 2003 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37), [ss. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/101/1), [105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/105/3), [Sch. 7 para. 36(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/schedule/7/paragraph/36/4); [S.I. 2004/641](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/641), [art. 3(y)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/641/article/3/y), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/641/schedule/2)

[^c19255261]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by [Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/59), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/section/60), [Sch. 12 para. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/14/schedule/12/paragraph/18/4); [S.I. 2005/1444](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1444), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1444/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1444/schedule/1)

[^c19255361]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (1.12.2006) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2909)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2909), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2909/article/2)

[^c19672291]: Sch. 15: entries inserted (15.11.2007) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2977)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2977), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2977/article/2/3)

[^c19255411]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by [The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21))](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/1/2/3), [308](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/308), [Sch. 12 para. 46(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/6) (with [arts. 8(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/8/9), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/121/3), [307](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/article/307)); [S.R. 2007/194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/1/part/II) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/article/3), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/194/schedule/2))

[^c19672101]: Sch. 15: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (2007/2194), art. 10(1), {Sch. 4 para. 98(b)} (with art. 12)

[^c19255471]: Sch. 15 modified by [The Wireless Telegraphy (Pre-Consolidation Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1391)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1391), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1391/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1391/article/2), [Sch. para. 7(3)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1391/schedule/paragraph/7/3/i) (the said S.I. coming into force immediately before the commencement of the Act resulting from the Wireless Telegraphy Bill introduced in the House of Lords on 20.4.2006 - the [Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/36) came into force on 8.2.2007, see [s. 126](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/36/section/126) of the said Act)

[^c19251491]: Words in [Sch. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/16) added (20.9.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096/article/2/2)

[^c19251501]: Words in [Sch. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/16) inserted (20.9.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096/article/2/3)

[^c19251511]: Words in [Sch. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/16) substituted (20.9.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096), [art. 2(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096/article/2/4)

[^c19251521]: Words in [Sch. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/16) substituted (20.9.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096), [art. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096/article/2/5)

[^c19248001]: Words in [Sch. 19 para. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/19/paragraph/4/1) inserted (15.9.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2096/article/3)

[^c19461041]: [Sch. 24 para. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/24/paragraph/19/1) power partly exercised: 20.6.2003 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {[S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397)}, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 4-12)

[^c18979811]: [Sch. 25 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/1) partly in force; [Sch. 25 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/1) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/1/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 1(3) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 1(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule/25/paragraph/1/1/2) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18979821]: [Sch. 25 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/2) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/2) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/2/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 2(4) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/2) in force for remaining purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18979841]: [Sch. 25 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/5) partly in force; [Sch. 25 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/5) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/5/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 5(2)(4)(a)(i) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 5(1)(3)(4)(a)(ii)(iii)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/5/1/3/4/a/ii/iii/b) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19248831]: [Sch. 25 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/5/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/7/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3))

[^c19248851]: [Sch. 25 para. 5(4)(a)(i)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/5/4/a/i/ii) repealed (29.12.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/2), [Sch. para. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/schedule/paragraph/7/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3180/article/3))

[^c19252971]: [Sch. 25 para. 6(18)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/6/18/b) repealed (6.4.2008) by [Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/section/70), [71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/section/71), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/schedule/4) (with [Sch. 3 para. 27(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/schedule/3/paragraph/27/3)); [S.I. 2007/3300](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300/article/3/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300/schedule/2)

[^c18979851]: [Sch. 25 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8) partly in force; [Sch. 25 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 8(2)(4) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 8(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule/25/paragraph/8/1/3) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18980761]: [Sch. 25 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 13(2)(6)(8)(b)-(d)(9)(a)(b)(c)(i) at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 13(1)(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/13/1/3)(7)(8)(a)(9)(c)(ii)(10) in force for remaining purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19248391]: [Sch. 25 para. 13(2)-(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/13/2) repealed (25.7.2003 for certain purposes and 29.12.2003 for certain purposes) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3) (as amended ([8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/8).[12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/12).[2003](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2003)) by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/1/3))); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (with [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c18980861]: [Sch. 25 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 14(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/14/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 14(5)(6) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 14(1)(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/14/1/2) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18980911]: Sch. 25 para. 15 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 15(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 15(2)(4)(7)-(10) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 15(1)(3)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/15/1/3)(11)-(13) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18980961]: [Sch. 25 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18) partly in force; [Sch. 25 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/18/1) in force for certain purposes at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 18(1)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule/25/paragraph/18/1) in force for certain purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18981001]: Sch. 25 para. 20 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 20(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 20(2)(7)-(9)(10)(a) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 20(1)(3)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/20/1/3)(10)(b)(11)-(13) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18981081]: [Sch. 25 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/21) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/21) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 21(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/21/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 21(2)(3)(4)(a)-(f) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 21(1)(4)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/21/1/4/g) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19252451]: [Sch. 25 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/22) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27), [ss. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27/section/64), [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27/section/65), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/27/schedule/8); [S.I. 2004/3322](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3322/schedule/1)

[^c18981461]: [Sch. 25 para. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(8)(9)(a)-(d)(i)(f)(i)(g)(h)(i)(i)(ii)(k)(l) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 24(1)(9)(d)(ii)(e)(f)(ii)(iii)(i)(iii)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/24/1/9/d/ii/e/f/ii/iii/i/iii/j) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19248871]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19248881]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19248891]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19248901]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19248911]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/2) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19248991]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/8) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c19249001]: [Sch. 25 para. 24(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/24/9) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c18981581]: [Sch. 25 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/25/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 25(2)(7)(8)(10)(a)(11)(12) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 25(1)(3)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/25/1/3)(9)(10)(b) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19252981]: [Sch. 25 para. 27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/27/2) repealed (6.4.2008) by [Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/section/70), [71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/section/71), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/schedule/4) (with [Sch. 3 para. 27(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/14/schedule/3/paragraph/27/3)); [S.I. 2007/3300](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300/article/3/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3300/schedule/2)

[^c18981641]: [Sch. 25 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 28(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/28/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 28(5)(6)(7)(a) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 28(1)(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/28/1/2)(7)(b) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18981911]: [Sch. 25 para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/30/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 30(2)(b)(7)(9)(10)(11)(a)(12)-(14) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 30(1)(2)(a)(c)(3)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/30/1/2/a/c/3)(8)(11)(b)(15) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18981671]: Sch. 25 para. 33 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 33(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 33(5)(6) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 33(1)(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/33/1/2) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19249081]: [Sch. 25 para. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/34) repealed (29.12.2003) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [ss. 406(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/406/7), [411(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2/3), [Sch. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18) and with [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/19) Note [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/1)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/schedule/1) (subject to [arts. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/3/3), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142/article/11))

[^c18981981]: [Sch. 25 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 36(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/36/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 36(5)(6)(8) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 36(1)(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/36/1/2)(7)(8) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18981991]: [Sch. 25 para. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/38) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/38) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 38(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/38/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 38(3)-(34)(36)-(48)(51)-(55) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 38(35)(49)(50)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/38/35/49/50/d) in force and Sch. 25 para. 38(2)(50)(a)-(c) at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 38(1)(2)(50)(a)-(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule/25/paragraph/38/1/2/50/a) in force for certain further purposes at 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule)

[^c18982011]: Sch. 25 para. 40 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 40(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 40(2)-(20)(a)(21) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 40(1)(20)(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/40/1/20/b/c) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18982071]: [Sch. 25 para. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/43) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/43) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 43(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/43/1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 43(2)-(3)(c)(i) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 43(1)(3)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/43/1/3/c/ii) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c18982091]: Sch. 25 para. 44 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 44(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 44(6)-(12) in force at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule), [Sch. 25 para. 44(1)(2)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/44/1/2) in force at 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule)

[^c19474451]: [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/26) partly in force; [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/26) not in force at Royal Assent; [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/26) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2003 by [S.I. 2003/766](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule); 20.6.2003 by [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule); 15.9.2003 by [S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/1); 1.4.2004 by [S.I. 2003/2093](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/article/2/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2093/schedule/2); and 29.12.2004 by [S.I. 2004/3233](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3233/schedule),

[^key-ed9b1b8bd9b513c21c3b6d6126aa18e4]: Words in s. 255(2)(c) substituted (6.4.2008) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948/article/2/2), [Sch. 1 para. 225](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948/schedule/1/paragraph/225) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948/article/6), [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948/article/11), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/948/article/12))

[^key-ecf3645897faf423726961aa94d5bd03]: Sch. 13 para. 9C inserted (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/26) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-bd138fcc5a27ca8dc0a651d1dc512617]: Word in Sch. 14 repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-863d054df6cd53e356a78b04da8198b9]: [S. 218A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/218A) inserted (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/27) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-eef0e73e1d07c5094a07548e0243e052]: [S. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/10/2) repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 2 para. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/2/paragraph/69), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-01d32eee7e79365ca5262a5214d73beb]: Sch. 13 para. 1 repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 2 para. 70(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/2/paragraph/70/a), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-7e3a109830bd870091fef34b83ea1876]: Sch. 13 para. 7A repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 2 para. 70(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/2/paragraph/70/b), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-663fb14c1f094a9dac58a02340fc1ccd]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 11 substituted (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 2 para. 70(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/2/paragraph/70/c) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-856bdc8169709eb5cff3af2fdeb1199f]: [Sch. 25 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/16) repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-dd8e89177568317ce7155344bb8610a6]: [Sch. 25 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/17) repealed (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/1), [Sch. 4 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/4/part/1) (with [reg. 28(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/3))

[^key-44831deb1f52aab83579fdb675f19fff]: Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(a) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/2/a); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-aa2e21791a40151c0f22aaab4fe3e713]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(b) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/2/b); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-c0e83a861dd2468758cca9abe09093f5]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(c) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/2/b); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-1cb380bf0602ec121d7268192b986102]: Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(a) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/3/a); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-80f481aa00b7afccb34e9c5f95cd9797]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(b) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/3/b); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-5dcbade09a5d62c809b90f3019b5511e]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(c) substituted (21.7.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 10 para. 36(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/10/paragraph/36/3/b); [S.I. 2008/1653](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/2/d) (with [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1653/article/4))

[^key-121e6a6deefef70d500e09eac994592f]: Pt. 3 excluded in part (29.9.2008) by [The Bradford & Bingley plc Transfer of Securities and Property etc. Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2546)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2546), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2546/article/1/2), [40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2546/article/40)

[^key-21034b930224557843a87a48cca6eb44]: Pt. 9 modified (1.10.2008) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [s. 29(3)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/29/3), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66/2) (with [s. 6(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/6/9)); [S.I. 2008/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/schedule)

[^key-b64e84c0e4d79626ae8cdd472f14343f]: Words in Sch. 14 inserted (1.10.2008) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [ss. 29(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/29/1), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66/2) (with [s. 6(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/6/9)); [S.I. 2008/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/schedule)

[^key-56b3ed6462d688b3d9017df7380426ae]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (1.10.2008) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [ss. 29(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/29/2), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66/2) (with [s. 6(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/6/9)); [S.I. 2008/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/schedule)

[^key-3d826aeda48531626dc86a6ba7c7bb10]: [Sch. 25 para. 15(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15/7) repealed (1.10.2008) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [s. 66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/schedule/8); [S.I. 2008/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/schedule)

[^key-19be809ada8f2cc0e28afdbab8dfe212]: [Sch. 25 para. 20(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20/8) repealed (1.10.2008) by [Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17), [s. 66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/section/66/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/17/schedule/8); [S.I. 2008/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2550/schedule)

[^key-a0e974f855357e71413d0f32e5790865]: Sch. 8 para. 20B and heading inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/1/1), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/4)

[^key-258900c0e330ac8734a2d289e12e497e]: S. 58(2D) inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/2)

[^key-5dd596f1d461d916c016c4fed8d5437d]: Words in s. 129(1) inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/1/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/3/1)

[^key-cd4f658437fd193b3d8af17dcaa32d6d]: S. 130 entry inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/1/1), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/3/2/a)

[^key-3604a7bef3d23d036430e9466e38437b]: S. 130 entry inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/1/1), [3(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2645/article/3/2/b)

[^key-54c3ada0543750578e29cfec4c3c59c1]: Sch. 2 para. 1(4) repealed (3.11.2008) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 23 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/23/part/2); [S.I. 2008/2696](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2696), [art. 5(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2696/article/5/j) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2696/article/3))

[^key-dbc1fe29ddfb46c1ff3b5334e68905ad]: Pt. 9 restricted (2.3.2009) by [The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209), [regs. 1(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/a), [119(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/119/3) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/3))

[^key-12c77a8c25798e571577468026eeb9a5]: Sch. 17 paras. 3-8 repealed (6.4.2008 for the repeal of Sch. 17 paras. 4-6, 1.10.2009 for the repeal of Sch. 17 paras. 3, 7, 8) by [Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46), [s. 1300(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/1300/2), [Sch. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/schedule/16); [S.I. 2007/3495](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3495), [art. 8(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3495/article/8/a), [Sch. 2 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3495/schedule/2/part/1) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3495/article/7), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3495/article/12)); S.I. 2008/2860, Sch. 1 Pt 1

[^key-3411beaf5633eebac11a59df065f8bd4]: Sch. 15 entries omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/6) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-bc90ba7de96334d5bfc3de3219487106]: Words in s. 79(9) substituted (1.10.2009) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/2/a) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-b607aefd8b5ea472c83604cfb4ea9d69]: Words in s. 79(9) substituted (1.10.2009) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/2/b) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-c4c5e19cbbd81c4de6b39f256a348196]: Words in s. 129(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/3) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-232b87b1eb1311fd36c9fc2f210ce884]: [S. 223(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/223/5) substituted (1.10.2009) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/4) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-64929682198450259917daf6617aa209]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 13(3)(g) substituted (1.10.2009) by [The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/1/2), [Sch. 1 para. 199(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/schedule/1/paragraph/199/5) (with [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1941/article/10))

[^key-d8d52817fd5751f7f1ef6134f84e5e11]: Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 11 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/11/paragraph/5); [S.I. 2009/1604](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604/article/2/d)

[^key-05ff5607ceccff211bb4923689fb91bd]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/14) applied (1.5.2009 for specified purposes, 1.11.2009 in so far as not already in force) by [The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209), [reg. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/b)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/c), [106](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/106) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/3))

[^key-17af980dc5dfabe33eb332c666edd961]: [S. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/15) applied (1.5.2009 for specified purposes, 1.11.2009 in so far as not already in force) by [The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209), [reg. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/b)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/c), [106](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/106) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/3))

[^key-7cdc1a3a15e3978020a5dd7879760f00]: Pt. 9 applied (1.5.2009 for specified purposes, 1.11.2009 in so far as not already in force) by [The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209), [reg. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/b)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/1/2/c), [107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/107) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/209/regulation/3))

[^key-da6426da41664721970411ea82173a16]: Sch. 13 para. 9D inserted (28.12.2009) by [The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2999), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2999/regulation/1/2), [48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2999/regulation/48) (with [regs. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2999/regulation/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2999/regulation/5))

[^key-a9655cdf8bbc175a9dbcb7f043c6c30f]: Ss. 109-115 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [ss. 60(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/60/9), [211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/c/i) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [S.I. 2014/892](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/177) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)); and (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 30 para. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/30/paragraph/31); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)(22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1/22))

[^key-b494a19875a097a48aad3e0b1c5b7666]: Sch. 25 para. 23(2)-(6)(10) repealed (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/23) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(i)(xii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/i/xii)

[^key-25485446ec4e5cab779c68221ecb8b7c]: Sch. 25 para. 44(12)(b)(c) repealed (E.W.) (9.2.2009 for E., 31.1.2010 for W.) by [Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26), [s. 134(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/section/134/4), [Sch. 7 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/schedule/7/part/2); [S.I. 2009/107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/article/2/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/schedule/2/part/1); S.I. 2009/3294, art. 2(d)

[^key-972b421165be3354b0d81b803747cc82]: Sch. 25 paras. 44(12)(d) repealed (E.W.) (9.2.2009 for E., 31.1.2010 for W.) by [Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26), [s. 134(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/section/134/4), [Sch. 7 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/schedule/7/part/2); [S.I. 2009/107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/article/2/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/schedule/2/part/1); S.I. 2009/3294, art. 2(d)

[^key-9bf1fbf1d1933b78253e48861d91994f]: Words in s. 255(3) inserted (1.4.2010) by [The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/866), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/866/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 119](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/866/schedule/2/paragraph/119) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/866/article/6), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/866/schedule/3))

[^key-d40950bab4f765098163f2a69164f364]: [S. 249(1)(a)(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/249/1/a/aa) cease to have effect (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 15.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of [Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/29), [s. 49(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/29/section/49/3), [Sch. 5 para. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/29/schedule/5/paragraph/6/3) (with [s. 49(1)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/29/section/49/1/6)); [S.I. 2010/2169](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2169), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2169/article/4), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2169/schedule); [S.I. 2024/363](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/363), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/363/article/2/b)

[^key-416763e1ecd3a55a362650744aee8a01]: Sch. 13 para. 9D inserted (1.2.2011) (with application in accordance with regs. 100, 101 of the amending S.I.) by [The Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1010)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010), [regs. 46(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010/regulation/46/b), [99(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010/regulation/99/1)

[^key-4527fe083acd79857fbc8fd80cdf417c]: Sch. 13 para. 3 omitted (1.2.2011) (with application in accordance with, regs. 100, 101 of the amending S.I.) by virtue of [The Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1010)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010), [regs. 46(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010/regulation/46/a), [99(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1010/regulation/99/1)

[^key-ffb2d9c2d146a77d1952bde4bc77b3c1]: [S. 230](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/230) continued (23.2.2011) by [The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/1/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/7/paragraph/2)

[^key-452700f11c82ddd417cbec0997c60f10]: [Sch. 13 para. 9E](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/9E) inserted (23.2.2011) by [The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/1/2), [Sch. 6 para. 3(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/b) (with [reg. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/37), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/7))

[^key-e6affbfb6a17cedbb58b719ae278f6fd]: Sch. 14 entry repealed (23.2.2011) by [The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/1/2), [Sch. 6 para. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/6/paragraph/3/3), [Sch. 8 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/8/part/1) (with [reg. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/37), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/7))

[^key-82824c7035cddbfac6acd021002bdb86]: Sch. 15 entry repealed (23.2.2011) by [The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/1/2), [Sch. 6 para. 3(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/6/paragraph/3/4), [Sch. 8 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/8/part/1) (with [reg. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/37), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/7))

[^key-a0b3c090ea017f434fbfd94162903d0a]: [Sch. 13 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/6) repealed (23.2.2011) by [The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/1/2), [Sch. 6 para. 3(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/a), [Sch. 8 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/8/part/1) (with [reg. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/regulation/37), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2960/schedule/7))

[^key-e9dc7219c5c4f091f25e9eab3b374e4c]: S. 120(6)-(8) applied (N.I.) (15.4.2011) by [The Gas and Electricity (Internal Markets) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2011/155), [reg. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2011/155/regulation/1), [Sch. 1 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2011/155/schedule/1/paragraph/14)

[^key-2d816a59a7e1f3d9e08ab62bd3d1a207]: Word in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3), [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/6) (with [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3/3), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/4/2), [6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/6/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/6/5))

[^key-a885cfd1664244a9294ae00ea214b5ab]: Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/4) (with [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/3/3), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/4/2), [6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/6/4)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1043/article/6/5))

[^key-dd480d6a42a54b25736cda8a8de5eb7e]: [Sch. 13 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/12) inserted (26.5.2011) by [The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1208)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208/regulation/1/1), [16(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208/regulation/16/b)

[^key-d0033de837791848a15f86f1faf0c960]: S. 213(5A)(j) inserted (26.5.2011) by [The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1208)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208/regulation/1/1), [16(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1208/regulation/16/a)

[^key-576e599e020974fbcd0f063b4a9452ab]: [S. 248](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/248) modified (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [ss. 84(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/84/a), [93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-07684d9f7d0352746ed92975f0f0338a]: S. 277 modified (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [ss. 84(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/84/a), [93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-3d842c8db810ca7ab23dc24ffef88377]: S. 254 modified (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [ss. 84(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/84/b), [93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-546972b5a0dbcba5b9f04273ac8acab3]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 166](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/166); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-590b6e6fa61832ce031c00b2b6c0d6a4]: S. 168(3)(l) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 164(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/164/2/a); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-8824419b91939cbe4a4974643b003d83]: S. 168(3)(o) inserted (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 164(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/164/2/b); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-fb21cd52fe22a27e64862b0cce8bda3d]: S. 168(4)(n) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 164(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/164/3/a); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-259ba6abf216581cd3c32257fcc712cb]: S. 168(4)(q) inserted (1.10.2011) by [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 164(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/164/3/b); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-8b73c5e4427d2c8705b99b93762046bd]: S. 168(5)(h) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 164(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/164/4); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-9b422bf27e7be52a43c5902064d40a41]: [Sch. 9 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/14) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 165](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/165); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-ebee710f22ee76fd85084ba83bc28d29]: Sch. 25 para. 42 omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of [Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5), [s. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/section/93/3), [Sch. 12 para. 167](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/12/paragraph/167); [S.I. 2011/2329](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2329/article/3)

[^key-5b7f41831fc048b6e36afec166edcff5]: Sch. 15 (10.11.2011) by [The Airport Charges Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2491)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491/schedule/3/paragraph/6)

[^M_F_b76f716a-4034-4638-db13-c91e12388f69]: Entry in Sch. 15 inserted (10.11.2011) by [The Airport Charges Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2491)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2491/schedule/3/paragraph/6)

[^key-eb4f14c4c5d9bfbd49f2f88bac188c4f]: [S. 248](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/248) power to modify extended (18.12.2011) by [Energy Act 2011 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16), [ss. 100(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/100/2/a), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/121/3)

[^key-fe20bb5a744616f84578f9a9149581a8]: S. 277 power to modify extended (18.12.2011) by [Energy Act 2011 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16), [ss. 100(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/100/2/a), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/121/3)

[^key-e9664b061f0588d07a3d4f6e22218d28]: S. 254 power to modify extended (18.12.2011) by [Energy Act 2011 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16), [ss. 100(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/100/2/b), [121(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/16/section/121/3)

[^key-4c34684a8893e18505f591afe4a78d33]: S. 109 applied (with modifications) (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/a), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/4) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-61058b5cc8bba9f63585be33f1a80850]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/b), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/4) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-98255330948d699a1806e1a63cd61e67]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/c), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/4) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-6ada693a44e2d8d94f14de2852d41937]: S. 112 applied (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/d) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-1ba927b1edbc98d6b34bf8082fe2d282]: S. 113 applied (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/e) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-00b2bffc0517f736d4eadcf3eeda2bdb]: S. 114 applied (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/f) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-1c1d344a34204236743291403ecac051]: S. 115 applied (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/g) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-c192d619347c93aedf05579eb15d6306]: S. 116 applied (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/h) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-77de52be73b8ae5ad2bf038bbeb2c4bc]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (15.1.2012) by [The Postal Services (Appeals to the Competition Commission) (Investigations and Extension of Time Limits) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2749)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/1), [3(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/3/i), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2749/article/4) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 45(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/schedule/1/paragraph/45/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/549/article/3)))

[^key-2010a4c6b0c5a28a73700bbc80e5b9cd]: Words in [s. 255(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/255/3/b) substituted (1.4.2012) by [The Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/700)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/700), [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/700/article/1/3), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/700/schedule/paragraph/6)

[^key-fbaa9257963a44a11ed14d7588407fdd]: Pt. 3 modified (1.7.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/79), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2012/1319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1319), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1319/article/2/3)

[^key-2e291a16c1eff4c342c49c44c17a13f4]: Words in s. 209 heading substituted (1.8.2012) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/schedule/part/1) (with [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/2))

[^key-2ef50be9a7b16752d48ed4507ccb8175]: Words in [s. 16(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/16/6) substituted (1.8.2012) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/schedule/part/1) (with [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/2))

[^key-af4b759b9b6ba4aa129c36429c1ad3a4]: Words in [s. 209(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/209/1/b) substituted (1.8.2012) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/schedule/part/1) (with [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/2))

[^key-7545ebdf8b760e751859238a2818219d]: Words in [s. 209(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/209/2) substituted (1.8.2012) by [The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/schedule/part/1) (with [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1809/article/2/2))

[^key-1ad0f765f3791a6927481bd24e170c08]: Words in s. 168(3)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (19.9.2012) by [The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/1), [31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/31)

[^key-5fe64aff9be98ce8008becaf2539a0fd]: Words in s. 168(4)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (19.9.2012) by [The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/1), [31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/31)

[^key-d924e722ceed4bb1aea91e9c4c7cd204]: Words in s. 168(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (19.9.2012) by [The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/1), [31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2400/article/31)

[^key-4cb5c5e90f201ea0e7b7188236fdda83]: S. 109 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/a)[(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/12); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-63a987327e74ad332b7d840b1ee87d56]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/b)[(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/2)[(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/12); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-e707d0d725f9d8f5e2c85eff03715f6e]: S. 111 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/c)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/2)[(5)-(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/5)[(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/12); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2) (as amended (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 195(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/195/8) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/2/paragraph/2)))

[^key-67c305aaa8b08caf2393c85b15c0c837]: S. 112 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(d)(2)(8)(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/d); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-99f0c82be155152dba902ff09d4616b7]: [S. 113](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/113) applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/2), [(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/12), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/e); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-243dd1ae21923f7f0a262ec8e12d8008]: [S. 114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/114) applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/2), [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/9), [(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/12), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/f); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-515563403340ba04eff2c2727330186f]: [S. 115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/115) applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/2), [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/10), [(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/12), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/g); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-1aecbe60d57fed46773272d197b23aa6]: S. 116 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(h)(2)(11)(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/h); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-2aff9d03cd877efe9b64e2333f1c9b32]: [S. 117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/117) applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/2), [(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/paragraph/10/12), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/i); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-adf27d8201f1df300c0aecd677c617ab]: S. 125 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2012) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [s. 306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4), [Sch. 10 para. 10(1)(j)(2)(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/schedule/10/paragraph/10/1/j); [S.I. 2012/2657](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2657/article/2/2)

[^key-d13e20a09526e61d4ca075efe51e329e]: Sch. 24 para. 21 repealed (10.3.2013) by [The Competition Act 1998 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/294)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/schedule)

[^key-e2782efd209b1920cc1fe06b6b77918f]: Sch. 25 para. 7 repealed (10.3.2013) by [The Competition Act 1998 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/294)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/294/schedule)

[^key-1a54d649f7bb4260dc9c39ae00560704]: [Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/1) function transferred (28.3.2013) by [The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/1/2), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/2) (with [arts. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/2/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/4))

[^key-054b1c8d3c8bd5599e1318ee151a50d3]: [S. 8A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/8A) inserted (28.3.2013) by [The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/3)

[^key-f636b1a82c323e702f070c602259f19d]: [S. 214(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/214/1)[(1A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/214/1A) substituted for [s. 214(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/214/1) (28.3.2013) by [The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/1/2), [9(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/9/2)

[^key-f8e100dc7ee5e5a8951b93d44ea517c7]: Words in [s. 214(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/214/4) substituted (28.3.2013) by [The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/1/2), [9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/9/3)

[^key-6089e73907e1c2e529506afa903547e4]: Words in [s. 214(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/214/7) substituted (28.3.2013) by [The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/1/2), [9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/783/article/9/4)

[^key-a85f8f5a789a7c5e8f9e35ec0e0a82da]: Pt. 4 modified (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 73(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/73/3), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/160](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/2/2) (with [arts. 7-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/7))

[^key-db7b610a77ef789f714a67c165799306]: [S. 117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/117) modified (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 73(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/73/6), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/160](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/2/2) (with [arts. 7-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/7))

[^key-e9302bb9c8f66285239fe46114be7d48]: Words in Sch. 14 substituted (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 18 para. 95(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/18/paragraph/95/3) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-6df6401c4206d9a060f91cac01cb873d]: S. 136(7)(i) inserted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/6/a), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/160](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/2/2) (with [arts. 7-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/7))

[^key-104ce6ffea0586582b8c1c6a87a6a982]: Words in s. 136(8) substituted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/6/b), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/160](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/2/2) (with [arts. 7-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/7))

[^key-72cbcf63fad91e3b9b2a86bed84f64db]: Words in s. 136(8) inserted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/6/c), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/160](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/2/2) (with [arts. 7-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/160/article/7))

[^key-07a2c2309861474b23d236ff444f965c]: S. 168(3)(p) inserted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/7/a), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/671](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671/article/2/3)

[^key-51b6cc0eac9ff88c5cb3edd242802151]: S. 168(4)(r) inserted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/7/b), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/671](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671/article/2/3)

[^key-475c861d6fdfd4cd82924ea39cf524ca]: S. 168(5)(ia) inserted (1.4.2013) by [Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7), [ss. 74(7)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/74/7/c), [306(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/306/4); [S.I. 2013/671](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/671/article/2/3)

[^key-4d24608b16880ed91e04e57d31d21d48]: Words in [s. 213(5A)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/213/5A/c) substituted (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 18 para. 95(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/18/paragraph/95/2) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-d558656a31a3829361907a2b80584aa5]: [S. 241A(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/241A/2/b) repealed (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/19) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-bc32a6128823136a5c0e056d17034c44]: [S. 243(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/243/3/c) repealed (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/19) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-6aa0a5144ecac733c3215c50c2221243]: [Sch. 25 para. 40(2)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/2) repealed (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/19) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-3866d99fcce9021be8e0ce5576a1fd26]: [Sch. 25 para. 40(10)-(15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40/10) repealed (1.4.2013) by [Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21), [s. 122(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/section/122/3), [Sch. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/19) (with [Sch. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/21/schedule/20)); [S.I. 2013/423](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/423/schedule)

[^key-af055fb84e4d177f593aa3f66078afc2]: Pt. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [ss. 60(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/60/2), [110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1) (with [s. 77(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/77/1), [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/1)

[^key-ad887f24026c887092718e1eba3d92cb]: Act modified in part (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [ss. 60(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/60/3), [110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1) (with [ss. 60(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/60/4), [77(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/77/1), [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/1)

[^key-f03f3a94d5c33a6ba05ae1d1af53c3db]: Pt. 4 modified in part (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [ss. 60(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/60/3), [110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1) (with [ss. 60(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/60/4), [77(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/77/1), [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/1)

[^key-8f933dcb0201c03cf8324fb9447c77ba]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/15) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-b1a408a3a14a089525ce5e05dd34ca30]: Words in s. 136(7)(g) inserted (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [ss. 61(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/61/11), [110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1) (with [s. 77(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/77/1), [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/1)

[^key-e913a04815f0b97986aeee3e571c8182]: S. 168(3)(q) inserted (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 14(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/14/2/b) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-c7e35676bc5e984fb4b5c3709aaf00ea]: S. 168(4)(s) inserted (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 14(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/14/3/b) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-4318437fd17611267cb4c70fbb795a9d]: [Sch. 9 para. 11(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/11/2) repealed (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/17) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-ff828700249a970e1af47fc28e0dbb66]: [Sch. 9 para. 11(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/11/4) repealed (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/17) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-230069d8e9d0c3472d7bd7c228467e5c]: [Sch. 9 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/9/paragraph/12) repealed (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/17) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-4a0e50f9fd405c0013332de917fc3523]: [Sch. 25 para. 33(3)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33/3) repealed (6.4.2013) by [Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19), [s. 110(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/section/110/1), [Sch. 9 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/9/paragraph/17) (with [Sch. 10 paras. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/12), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/19/schedule/10/paragraph/17)); [S.I. 2013/589](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/589/article/2/3)

[^key-8a7d479af25a4794ab148d047f55a38a]: Sch. 4 para. 10A inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 48(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/48/5), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-cd4ae055d744399330ed643f0ebff71a]: Sch. 8 para. 20C and heading inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/49), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-07b3da0d866ea6e71caf88c15798292e]: Ss. 34ZA-34ZC inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 8 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/8/paragraph/4)

[^key-b6d31917ea7160c4b544818168e47b45]: Ss. 41A, 41B inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 8 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/8/paragraph/6)

[^key-6c1df2a5190e4731e3d3b4e781cccd3a]: Ss. 73A, 73B inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/8/paragraph/7)

[^key-b176cb6a6b7aa67ee3e1bb6bfa7aa855]: Ss. 94A, 94B inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 31(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/31/1), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-1d0accd807672979a99c24cc21471800]: Ss. 131A-131C inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 12 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/12/paragraph/2)

[^key-47f5ed962884dda22104146c9fa8adde]: Ss. 138A, 138B inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 12 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/12/paragraph/5)

[^key-c2c819a0d182729248b3dcc30c647b2c]: Ss. 174A-174E inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/11/paragraph/1)

[^key-c9eac511dab4b2ee0934ec03aea2ffbb]: S. 188A inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 47(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/47/5), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3) (with [s. 47(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/47/8))

[^key-7d8e3b50b7a3496b12ee598cfc048905]: Word in [s. 124(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/124/4) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 31(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/31/3/a), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-2b8b9cc19e4c129260e5f13cf4f3494b]: Words in [s. 124(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/124/5) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 31(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/31/3/b), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-24167a3abf2523e8d8611ace4ebc16f4]: [S. 137(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/137/3) substituted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 12 para. 3(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/12/paragraph/3/4)

[^key-f4c373104aa89fc145fd333490846dd1]: Words in s. 181(3) substituted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 12 para. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/12/paragraph/16/2)

[^key-30c51a50718268daee29f8560182002d]: Words in s. 181(4) substituted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 12 para. 16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/12/paragraph/16/3)

[^key-d36a164d0a285614aec1754b5b6fb094]: Words in s. 181(4) substituted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 11 para. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/11/paragraph/6/2)

[^key-ea5fecc4c038ca82461aaa2e2c96f8a8]: Word in s. 181(10) substituted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 11 para. 6(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/11/paragraph/6/3/b)

[^key-e305193d6aa82bd89f0c24a7467716b1]: Sch. 7 para. 2(2A)(2B) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 7 para. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/7/paragraph/4/3); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule))

[^key-2efbb491c01eb629d5316ee956ddde10]: Words in [Sch. 8 para. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/8/paragraph/17/1) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 50(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/50/4/a), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-c739ea6b85c549bea7ce8dfd90a959d6]: [Sch. 8 para. 17(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/8/paragraph/17/1/d)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/8/paragraph/17/1/e) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 50(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/50/4/b), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-dd2478c6c28f08120fbdd6f0d4b76e65]: [Sch. 8 para. 17(1A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/8/paragraph/17/1A) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 50(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/50/5), [103(1)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/1/i)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3)

[^key-127298b967ea48f1dca6e3c00d450b6b]: [S. 161(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/161/5) excluded (25.6.2013) by [Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19), [ss. 21(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/21/5), [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/25); [S.I. 2013/1236](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236/article/2)

[^key-376303dd71e81bf1453696a0646783af]: Words in [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/14) inserted (25.6.2013) by [Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19), [ss. 21(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/21/4), [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/25); [S.I. 2013/1236](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236/article/2)

[^key-97e7e666132bd1dbc853fc7bc7862458]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (25.6.2013) by [Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19), [ss. 21(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/21/4), [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/section/25); [S.I. 2013/1236](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1236/article/2)

[^key-792aa376e1e8f8c8f2fae332c0ccb77f]: [S. 249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/249) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (28.6.2013) by [The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1582), [reg. 1(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1582/regulation/1/1/b), [Sch. 1 para. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1582/schedule/1/paragraph/7/1) (with [reg. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1582/regulation/1/1/c))

[^M_F_f81ede48-e263-46eb-ca9e-3bc67b36ec4d]: Sch. 25 paras. 44(12)(i) repealed (E.W.) (9.2.2009 for E., 31.1.2010 for W.) by [Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26), [s. 134(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/section/134/4), [Sch. 7 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/26/schedule/7/part/2); [S.I. 2009/107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/article/2/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/107/schedule/2/part/1); S.I. 2009/3294, art. 2(d)

[^key-523b81496e13644b76af57ab610ac56c]: S. 194(4A) inserted (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 48(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/48/4), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/b) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule))

[^key-0cd926888080853594a063c946ed76f3]: S. 194(1A) inserted (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 48(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/48/3), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/b) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule))

[^key-258609d90f33112f8e894e2960274807]: Word in s. 194(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3), [Sch. 5 para. 213](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/schedule/5/paragraph/213) (with [s. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/28)); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/d) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule))

[^key-5d690bfba8b1308af4bfdb41ddeeaa24]: Words in s. 194(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), [ss. 48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/48/2), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/103/3); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/article/2/1/b) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416/schedule))

[^key-2a958308e1f3f59d859d350de16237ba]: [S. 194](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/194) power extended (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [ss. 319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/319), [339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/4)

[^key-4d3a139fd71f6a05074f5f1618955aa1]: [S. 194(2)(e)-(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/194/2/e) inserted (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [ss. 141(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/141/3/b), [339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/2) (with [Sch. para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/12), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/20))

[^key-93b60291b8b606cc053ffc19268929b8]: Words in [s. 194(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/194/2/d) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [ss. 141(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/141/3/a), [339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/2) (with [Sch. para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/12), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/20))

[^key-c00c97095773f4d46269b1ebec34e2b6]: Words in [s. 194(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/194/1/a) inserted (1.1.2025) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [ss. 141(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/141/2), [339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1); [S.I. 2024/1226](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/regulation/2/2) (with [Sch. para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/12), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/schedule/paragraph/20))

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Pensions etc. of former Directors

#### Introduction

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Monopoly references

#### Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Associated persons

#### Ministerial power to make references

#### Undertakings in lieu: procedural requirements

#### Register of undertakings and orders: Part 4

#### Regulated markets

#### General information duties

#### General information duties

#### Annual report of Commission

#### Exercise of powers by authorised person

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Notices: enforcement

#### Notices: procedure

*Interpretation*

#### Information

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Information

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Duration of bankruptcy

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Disqualification from office: general

#### Minor and consequential amendments

#### Insolvency Services Account: interest

#### Interpretation

#### Chairman of Service

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Undertakings in lieu of reference under section 45 or 62

#### General restrictions on conduct

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Requirements for accepting undertakings and making orders

#### Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

#### General

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### General

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Attendance of witnesses and production of documents etc.

#### Defamation

#### Penalties

#### Ministerial power to make references

#### Ministerial power to make references

#### Minority reports of Commission: Part 4

#### Annual report of Commission

#### Intervention notices under section 139(1)

#### Undertakings in lieu: procedural requirements

#### Regulated markets

#### Excisions from reports: Part 4

#### Cartel offence: supplementary

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Super-complaints to regulators other than OFT

#### Domestic infringements

*Interpretation*

#### Notice to OFT of intended prosecution

#### Special administration regimes

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Unsecured creditors

#### Unsecured creditors

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Insolvency Services Account: interest

#### Interpretation

#### Institution of proceedings

#### Undertakings in lieu of reference under section 45 or 62

#### General restrictions on conduct

#### Undertakings in lieu of reference under section 45 or 62

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### General

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)

#### Introduction

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 34A

##### 34B

#### Duty to remedy effects of completed or anticipated mergers

#### Intervention by Secretary of State in certain public interest cases

##### 46A

##### 46B

##### 46C

#### Intervention by Secretary of State in special public interest cases

#### Special intervention notices under section 59

#### Newspaper mergers

#### Merger notices

#### Offences by bodies corporate

#### Supply of services and market for services etc.

#### Power of OFT to make references

#### Register of undertakings and orders: Part 4

#### The Commission

#### Cartel offence

#### Privileged information etc.

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Disqualification

#### Power to modify Schedule 8

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

*Interpretation*

#### General restriction

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Provision of financial assistance for consumer purposes

#### Membership of the Service

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Pre-emptive undertakings and orders

#### Undertakings in lieu of reference under section 45 or 62

#### General restrictions on conduct

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Requirements for accepting undertakings and making orders

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### General

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### Monopoly references

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Minority reports of Commission: Part 4

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Power to modify Schedule 8

#### Domestic infringements

*Interpretation*

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Application of insolvency law to foreign company

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Insolvency Services Account: interest

#### Decisions of the Tribunal

#### General

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Notices: enforcement

*Interpretation*

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Post-discharge restrictions

#### Repeal of certain bankruptcy offences

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Disqualification from office: general

#### Fees

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Chairman of Service

#### Institution of proceedings

#### General restrictions on conduct

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Introduction

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Decisions about references under section 131: consultation

#### Advice and information

*Interpretation*

#### Information

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

#### Special administration regimes

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Fees

#### Chairman of Service

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Introduction

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)

#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 218A

- (1) This section applies where an application for an enforcement order or for an interim enforcement order is made in respect of a Community infringement involving a contravention of Directive [2005/29/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2005/0029) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market.

- (2) For the purposes of considering the application the court may require the person named in the application to provide evidence as to the accuracy of any factual claim made as part of a commercial practice of that person if, taking into account the legitimate interests of that person and any other party to the proceedings, it appears appropriate in the circumstances.

- (3) If, having been required under subsection (2) to provide evidence as to the accuracy of a factual claim, a person—

- (a) fails to provide such evidence, or

- (b) provides evidence as to the accuracy of the factual claim that the court considers inadequate,

the court may consider that the factual claim is inaccurate.

- (4) In this section “commercial practice” has the meaning given by regulation 2 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

##### 9C

Directive [2005/29/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2005/0029) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market.

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Introduction

#### Enforcement undertakings and orders

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 20B

- (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of a relevant order under paragraph 5, 10 or 11 of Schedule 7 (enforcement orders in cases relating to the stability of the UK financial system) but not for any other purposes of Part 3 or 4 or any other enactment.

- (2) The order may make such provision as the person making the order considers to be appropriate in the interest of maintaining the stability of the UK financial system.

- (3) Such provision may, in particular, include provision requiring a person to do, or not to do, particular things.

- (4) This paragraph is without prejudice to the operation of the other paragraphs of this Schedule in relation to the order.

- (5) In this paragraph “relevant order” means an order—

- (a) which is to be made following the giving of an intervention notice or special intervention notice which mentions the consideration specified in section 58(2D) (including, in the case of a notice given before the consideration was so specified, an intervention notice which mentions the consideration as a consideration which ought to be specified in section 58); and

- (b) to which the consideration is still relevant.

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 9D

Directive [2006/123/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2006/0123) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market.

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Introduction

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 9D

Directive [2008/48/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2008/0048) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on credit agreements for consumers and repealing Council Directive [87/102/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1987/0102).

##### 9E

Directive [2008/122/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2008/0122) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshare, long-term holiday product, resale and exchange contracts.

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 12

Article 13 of Directive [2002/58/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2002/0058) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications).

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Intervention by Secretary of State in certain public interest cases

#### Supply of services and market for services etc.

#### Supply of services and market for services etc.

#### Register of undertakings and orders: Part 4

#### Regulated markets

#### General information duties

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Domestic infringements

#### Notice to OFT of intended prosecution

*Interpretation*

#### Unsecured creditors

#### Application of insolvency law to foreign company

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Disqualification from office: general

#### Fees

#### Institution of proceedings

#### General restrictions on conduct

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))

#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))

#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

##### 8A

The OFT may not under this Part support a public consumer advice scheme, where that support of a scheme consists of providing, or securing the provision of, an arrangement for giving advice without charge to individual consumers on matters personal to them.

##### 34ZA

- (1) In carrying out its function of deciding whether to make a reference under section 22 or 33, the CMA shall, within the initial period—

- (a) decide whether the duty to make a reference under the section applies (taking account of the power under section 22(2) or (as the case may be) 33(2) and the operation of section 22(3) or (as the case may be) 33(3)); and

- (b) inform the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned by notice of the decision and of the reasons for it.

- (2) Nothing in this section prevents the CMA from making a reference under section 22 or 33 in the event that—

- (a) it decides that the duty to make a reference does not apply because it is considering whether to accept undertakings under section 73; but

- (b) no such undertakings are offered or accepted.

- (3) In this section—

- “*the initial period*” means (subject to any extension under section 34ZB) the period of 40 working days beginning with—where the CMA is carrying out its function in consequence of the giving of a merger notice under section 96, the first working day after the day on which the CMA gives notice under section 96(2A) to the person who gave the merger notice, andin any other case, the first working day after the day on which the CMA informs the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned by notice that it has sufficient information to enable it to begin an investigation for the purposes of deciding whether to make a reference;

- “*working day*” means any day which is not—a Saturday, a Sunday, Good Friday or Christmas Day, ora day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales.

- (4) For the purposes of paragraph (a) in the definition of “initial period” in subsection (3), the CMA is carrying out its function in consequence of the giving of a merger notice under section 96 if it is considering whether to make a reference under section 22 or 33 in relation to—

- (a) arrangements of which notice is given in the merger notice or arrangements which do not differ from them in any material respect, or

- (b) the creation of any relevant merger situation which is, or may be, created in consequence of carrying such arrangements into effect.

- (5) Nothing in this section applies where section 34A(2) or 46A(2) applies (duties where case referred by the European Commission).

##### 34ZB

- (1) The CMA may extend the initial period mentioned in section 34ZA(1) if it considers that a relevant person has failed (with or without a reasonable excuse) to comply with any requirement of a notice under section 109 in relation to the case in question.

- (2) In subsection (1), “*relevant person*” means—

- (a) any person carrying on any of the enterprises concerned;

- (b) any person who (whether alone or as a member of a group) owns or has control of any such person; or

- (c) any officer, employee or agent of any person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

- (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person or group of persons able, directly or indirectly, to control or materially to influence the policy of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate, but without having a controlling interest in that body of persons, may be treated as having control of it.

- (4) Where an intervention notice is in force in relation to the matter concerned, the CMA may extend the initial period by no more than 20 working days.

- (5) The CMA may by notice extend the initial period if the European Commission is considering a request made, in relation to the matter concerned, by the United Kingdom (whether alone or with others) under article 22(1) of the EC Merger Regulation (but is not yet proceeding with the matter in pursuance of such a request).

- (6) An extension under subsection (1) or (4) comes into force when published under section 107.

- (7) An extension under subsection (1) continues in force until—

- (a) the person concerned provides the information or documents to the satisfaction of the CMA or (as the case may be) appears as a witness in accordance with the requirements of the CMA; or

- (b) the CMA publishes its decision to cancel the extension.

- (8) An extension under subsection (5) shall be for the period which—

- (a) begins when notice is given under that subsection, and

- (b) ends when the CMA gives notice of the completion by the European Commission of its consideration of the request of the United Kingdom.

- (9) In this section, “*working day*” has the same meaning as in section 34ZA.

##### 34ZC

- (1) An extension of the period mentioned in section 34ZA(1) may be made under each of subsections (1), (4) or (5) of section 34ZB.

- (2) No more than one extension is possible under section 34ZB(4).

- (3) Where a period is extended or further extended under section 34ZB(1), (4) or (5), the period as extended or (as the case may be) further extended shall, subject to subsections (4) and (5), be calculated by taking the period being extended and adding to it the period of the extension (whether or not those periods overlap in time).

- (4) Subsection (5) applies where—

- (a) the period mentioned in section 34ZA(1) is further extended;

- (b) the further extension and at least one previous extension is made under one or more of subsections (1) and (5) of section 34ZB; and

- (c) the same days or fractions of days are included in or comprise the further extension and are included in or comprise at least one such previous extension.

- (5) In calculating the period of the further extension, any days or fractions of days of the kind mentioned in subsection (4)(c) are to be disregarded.

- (6) The Secretary of State may by order do either or both of the following—

- (a) amend section 34ZA so as to alter the period of 40 working days mentioned in subsection (3) of that section or any period for the time being mentioned in that subsection in substitution for that period;

- (b) amend section 34ZB so as to alter the period of 20 working days mentioned in subsection (4) of that section or any period for the time being mentioned in that subsection in substitution for that period.

- (7) But no alteration may be made by virtue of subsection (6) which results in—

- (a) the period for the time being mentioned in section 34ZA(3) exceeding 40 working days; or

- (b) the period for the time being mentioned in section 34ZB(4) exceeding 20 working days.

- (8) Before making an order under subsection (6), the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

- (9) In this section, “*working day*” has the same meaning as in section 34ZA.

##### 41A

- (1) The CMA shall discharge its duty under section 41(2) within the period of 12 weeks beginning with the date on which it publishes the report concerned under section 38.

- (2) The CMA may extend, by no more than 6 weeks, the period within which its duty under section 41(2) shall be discharged if it considers that there are special reasons for doing so.

- (3) The CMA may extend the period within which its duty under section 41(2) shall be discharged if it considers that a relevant person has failed (whether with or without reasonable excuse) to comply with any requirement of a notice under section 109 which is given in relation to the reference.

- (4) In subsection (3), “*relevant person*” means—

- (a) any person carrying on any of the enterprises concerned;

- (b) any person who (whether alone or as a member of a group) owns or has control of any such person; or

- (c) any officer, employee or agent of any person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

- (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), a person or group of persons able, directly or indirectly, to control or materially to influence the policy of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate, but without having a controlling interest in that body of persons, may be treated as having control of it.

- (6) An extension under subsection (2) or (3) comes into force when published under section 107.

- (7) An extension under subsection (3) continues in force until—

- (a) the person concerned provides the information or documents to the satisfaction of the CMA or (as the case may be) appears as a witness in accordance with the requirements of the CMA; or

- (b) the CMA publishes its decision to cancel the extension.

##### 41B

- (1) A period extended under section 41A(2) may also be extended under section 41A(3), and a period extended under section 41A(3) may also be extended under section 41A(2).

- (2) No more than one extension is possible under section 41A(2).

- (3) Where a period is extended or further extended under section 41A(2) or (3), the period as extended or (as the case may be) further extended is, subject to subsections (4) and (5), to be calculated by taking the period being extended and adding to it the period of the extension (whether or not those periods overlap in time).

- (4) Subsection (5) applies where—

- (a) the period within which the CMA must discharge its duty under section 41(2) is further extended;

- (b) the further extension and at least one previous extension is made under section 41A(3); and

- (c) the same days or fractions of days are included in or comprise the further extension and are included in or comprise at least one such previous extension.

- (5) In calculating the period of the further extension, any days or fractions of days of the kind mentioned in subsection (4)(c) are to be disregarded.

- (6) The Secretary of State may by order amend section 41A so as to alter either or both of the following periods—

- (a) the period of 12 weeks mentioned in subsection (1) of that section or any period for the time being mentioned in that subsection in substitution for that period;

- (b) the period of 6 weeks mentioned in subsection (2) of that section or any period for the time being mentioned in that subsection in substitution for that period.

- (7) But no alteration may be made by virtue of subsection (6) which results in—

- (a) the period for the time being mentioned in section 41A(1) exceeding 12 weeks; or

- (b) the period for the time being mentioned in section 41A(2) exceeding 6 weeks.

- (8) Before making an order under subsection (6) the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

##### 73A

- (1) A party concerned who wishes to offer an undertaking to the CMA for the purposes of section 73(2) must do so before the end of the period of 5 working days beginning with—

- (a) the day after the CMA gives the person the notice required by section 34ZA(1)(b); or

- (b) in a case where subsection (2) of section 34A applies, the day after the CMA gives the person the notice required by paragraph (b) of that subsection.

- (2) If an undertaking is offered for those purposes, the CMA shall, before the end of the period of 10 working days beginning with the day mentioned in subsection (1)—

- (a) decide whether there are reasonable grounds for believing that the undertaking or a modified version of it might be accepted by the CMA under section 73(2), and

- (b) if it considers that it might be, give notice to the person who offered the undertaking that it is considering it.

- (3) If such a notice is given, the CMA shall decide whether to accept the undertaking before the end of the period of 50 working days beginning with the day mentioned in subsection (1).

- (4) The CMA may extend the period mentioned in subsection (3), by no more than 40 working days, if it considers that there are special reasons for doing so.

- (5) The CMA shall prepare and publish guidance in relation to the exercise of its power under subsection (4).

- (6) The CMA may revise any such guidance and, where it does so, shall publish the revised statement.

- (7) The CMA may extend the period mentioned in subsection (3) if it considers that a relevant person has failed (with or without reasonable excuse) to comply with any requirement of a notice given under section 109 in relation to the case in question.

- (8) In subsection (7), “*relevant person*” means—

- (a) any person carrying on any of the enterprises concerned;

- (b) any person who (whether alone or as a member of a group) owns or has control of any such person; or

- (c) any officer, employee or agent of any person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

- (9) For the purposes of subsection (8), a person or group of persons able, directly or indirectly, to control or materially influence the policy of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate, but without having a controlling interest in that body of persons, may be treated as having control of it.

- (10) An extension under subsection (4) or (7) comes into force when published under section 107.

- (11) An extension under subsection (7) continues in force until—

- (a) the person concerned provides the information or documents to the satisfaction of the CMA or (as the case may be) appears as a witness in accordance with the requirements of the CMA; or

- (b) the CMA publishes its decision to cancel the extension.

- (12) In this section and section 73B, “*working day*” means any day which is not—

- (a) a Saturday, a Sunday, Good Friday or Christmas Day, or

- (b) a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales.

##### 73B

- (1) A period extended under section 73A(4) may also be extended under section 73A(7), and a period extended under section 73A(7) may also be extended under section 73A(4).

- (2) No more than one extension is possible under section 73A(4).

- (3) Where a period is extended or further extended under section 73A(4) or (7), the period as extended or (as the case may be) further extended is, subject to subsections (4) and (5), to be calculated by taking the period being extended and adding to it the period of the extension (whether or not those periods overlap in time).

- (4) Subsection (5) applies where—

- (a) the period within which the CMA must discharge its duty under section 73A(3) is further extended,

- (b) the further extension and at least one previous extension is made under section 73A(7), and

- (c) the same days or fractions of days are included in or comprise the further extension and are included in or comprise at least one such previous extension.

- (5) In calculating the period of the further extension, any days or fractions of days of the kind mentioned in subsection (4)(c) are to be disregarded.

- (6) The Secretary of State may by order amend section 73A so as to alter one or more of the periods for the time being mentioned in the section.

- (7) But no alteration may be made by virtue of subsection (6) which results in—

- (a) the period mentioned in section 73A(1) exceeding 5 working days;

- (b) the period mentioned in section 73A(2) exceeding 10 working days;

- (c) the period mentioned in section 73A(3) exceeding 50 working days;

- (d) the period mentioned in section 73A(4) exceeding 40 working days.

- (8) Before making an order under subsection (6) the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

##### 94A

- (1) Where the appropriate authority considers that a person has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with an interim measure, it may impose a penalty of such fixed amount as it considers appropriate.

- (2) A penalty imposed under subsection (1) shall not exceed 5% of the total value of the turnover (both in and outside the United Kingdom) of the enterprises owned or controlled by the person on whom it is imposed.

- (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the Secretary of State may by order make provision for determining—

- (a) when an enterprise is to be treated as controlled by a person; and

- (b) the turnover (both in and outside the United Kingdom) of an enterprise.

- (4) An order under subsection (3)(b) may, in particular, make provision as to—

- (a) the amounts which are, or which are not, to be treated as comprising an enterprise's turnover;

- (b) the date or dates by reference to which an enterprise's turnover is to be determined.

- (5) An order under subsection (3) may, in particular, make provision enabling the appropriate authority to determine matters of a description specified in the order (including any of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (4)).

- (6) The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2) so as to alter the percentage for the time being mentioned there to any percentage not exceeding 5%.

- (7) Sections 112 to 115 apply in relation to a penalty imposed under subsection (1) as they apply in relation to a penalty of a fixed amount imposed under section 110(1), with the modification that any reference in those provisions to the CMA is to be read as a reference to the person who imposed the penalty under this section.

- (8) In this section—

- “*interim measure*” means—an undertaking under section 80; oran order under section 72 or 81 or paragraph 2 of Schedule 7;

- “*appropriate authority*” means—in relation to an interim measure which is an order made by the Secretary of State under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7, the Secretary of State;in relation to any other interim measure, the CMA.

##### 94B

- (1) The CMA shall prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the use of its powers under—

- (a) section 94, insofar as they relate to interim measures; and

- (b) section 94A.

- (2) The CMA shall, in particular, include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of the amount of any penalty imposed under section 94A.

- (3) The CMA may revise its statement of policy and, where it does so, it shall publish the revised statement.

- (4) The CMA shall consult the Secretary of State and such other persons as it considers appropriate when preparing or revising its statement of policy.

- (5) A statement or revised statement of policy may not be published under this section unless the Secretary of State approves the statement.

- (6) In this section, “*interim measure*” has the same meaning as in section 94A.

##### 131A

- (1) This section applies to a case where the CMA has published a market study notice and—

- (a) the CMA is proposing to make a reference under section 131 in relation to the matter specified in the notice; or

- (b) a representation has been made to the CMA within the period specified in the notice under section 130A(3)(b) to the effect that such a reference should be made but the CMA is proposing not to make such a reference.

- (2) The CMA shall—

- (a) publish notice of the proposal concerned; and

- (b) consult the relevant persons about the proposal, in such manner as it considers practicable, before deciding whether to make a reference.

- (3) The CMA may, for the purposes of subsection (1), ignore any representation which it considers to be frivolous or vexatious.

- (4) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person is a “relevant person” if the CMA considers that its decision whether to make a reference is likely to have a substantial impact on the person's interests.

- (5) In consulting a person for the purposes of this section, the CMA shall, so far as practicable, give its reasons for the proposal.

- (6) In considering what is practicable for the purposes of this section, the CMA shall, in particular, have regard to—

- (a) the restrictions imposed by the time-table for making the decision (see section 131B); and

- (b) any need to keep what is proposed, or the reasons for it, confidential.

##### 131B

- (1) Where the CMA has published a market study notice in a case to which section 131A applies, the CMA shall, within the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which it publishes the notice—

- (a) publish the notice under section 131A(2)(a); and

- (b) begin the process of consultation under section 131A(2)(b) (but the CMA need not complete the process within that period).

- (2) Subsection (3) applies where—

- (a) the CMA has published a market study notice;

- (b) no representation has been made to the CMA within the period specified in the notice under section 130A(3)(b) to the effect that a reference under section 131 should be made in relation to the matter specified in the notice; and

- (c) the CMA has decided not to make such a reference.

- (3) The CMA shall, within the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which it publishes the market study notice, publish notice of the decision not to make a reference.

- (4) Where the CMA has published a market study notice it shall, within the period of 12 months beginning with the date on which it publishes the notice, prepare and publish a report (referred to in this Part as a “*market study report*”) which sets out—

- (a) the findings of the CMA in relation to the matter specified in the notice; and

- (b) the action (if any) which the CMA proposes to take in relation to the matter.

- (5) In a case to which section 131A applies, the market study report shall, in particular, contain—

- (a) the decision of the CMA to make a reference under section 131 in relation to the matter specified in the market study notice, the decision to accept an undertaking under section 154 instead of making such a reference or (as the case may be) the decision otherwise not to make such a reference;

- (b) the CMA's reasons for the decision; and

- (c) such information as the CMA considers appropriate for facilitating a proper understanding of its reasons for the decision.

- (6) Where a market study report contains a decision of the CMA to make a reference under section 131 in relation to a matter, the CMA shall, at the same time as it publishes the report, make the reference.

- (7) This section is subject to section 140A (duty of Secretary of State to refer in public interest intervention cases).

##### 131C

- (1) The Secretary of State may by order amend section 131B so as to alter one or more of the following periods—

- (a) the period of 6 months mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) or any period for the time being mentioned in either of those subsections in substitution for that period;

- (b) the period of 12 months mentioned in subsection (4) or any period for the time being there mentioned in substitution for that period.

- (2) But no alteration may be made by virtue of subsection (1) which results in—

- (a) the period for the time being mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) exceeding 6 months; or

- (b) the period for the time being mentioned in subsection (4) exceeding 12 months.

- (3) Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

##### 138A

- (1) The CMA shall discharge its duty under section 138(2) within the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which it publishes the report concerned under section 136.

- (2) The CMA may extend, by no more than 4 months, the period within which its duty under section 138(2) is required to be discharged if it considers that there are special reasons for doing so.

- (3) The CMA may extend the period within which its duty under section 138(2) is required to be discharged if it considers that—

- (a) a person has failed (whether with or without reasonable excuse) to comply with any requirement of a notice under section 174 which was given in relation to the reference; and

- (b) the failure is preventing the CMA from properly discharging its duty under section 138(2).

- (4) An extension under subsection (2) or (3) shall come into force when published under section 172.

- (5) An extension under subsection (3) continues in force until—

- (a) the person concerned provides the information or documents to the satisfaction of the CMA or (as the case may be) appears as a witness in accordance with the requirements of the CMA; or

- (b) the CMA publishes its decision to cancel the extension.

##### 138B

- (1) A period extended under section 138A(2) may also be extended under section 138A(3), and a period extended under section 138A(3) may also be extended under section 138A(2).

- (2) No more than one extension is possible under section 138A(2).

- (3) Where a period is extended or further extended under section 138A(2) or (3), the period as extended or (as the case may be) further extended shall, subject to subsections (4) and (5), be calculated by taking the period being extended and adding to it the period of the extension (whether or not those periods overlap in time).

- (4) Subsection (5) applies where—

- (a) the period within which the CMA shall discharge its duty under section 138(2) is further extended;

- (b) the further extension and at least one previous extension is made under section 138A(3); and

- (c) the same days or fractions of days are included in or comprise the further extension and are included in or comprise at least one such previous extension.

- (5) In calculating the period of the further extension, any days or fractions of days of the kind mentioned in subsection (4)(c) shall be disregarded.

- (6) The Secretary of State may by order amend section 138A so as to alter one or more of the following periods—

- (a) the period of 6 months mentioned in subsection (1) or any period for the time being there mentioned in substitution for that period;

- (b) the period of 4 months mentioned in subsection (2) or any period for the time being there mentioned in substitution for that period.

- (7) But no alteration shall be made by virtue of subsection (6) which results in—

- (a) the period for the time being mentioned in section 138A(1) exceeding 6 months; or

- (b) the period for the time being mentioned in section 138A(2) exceeding 4 months.

- (8) Before making an order under subsection (6) the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

##### 174A

- (1) Where the CMA considers that a person has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with any requirement of a notice under section 174, it may impose a penalty in accordance with section 174D.

- (2) The CMA may proceed (whether at the same time or at different times) under subsection (1) and section 138A(3) in relation to the same failure.

- (3) Where the CMA considers that a person has intentionally obstructed or delayed another person in the exercise of its powers under section 174(7), it may impose a penalty in accordance with section 174D.

- (4) A person commits an offence if the person intentionally alters, suppresses or destroys any document which the person has been required to produce by a notice under section 174.

- (5) But a person does not commit an offence under subsection (4) in relation to any act which constitutes a failure to comply with a notice under section 174 if the CMA has proceeded against the person under subsection (1) in relation to that failure.

- (6) A person who commits an offence under subsection (4) is liable—

- (a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;

- (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine or to both.

- (7) The CMA shall not proceed against a person under subsection (1) in relation to an act which constitutes an offence under subsection (4) if that person has been found guilty of that offence.

- (8) In deciding whether and, if so, how to proceed under subsection (1) or (3) or section 138A(3), the CMA shall have regard to the statement of policy which was most recently published under section 174E at the time the failure or (as the case may be) the obstruction or delay concerned occurred.

- (9) In this section—

- (a) the reference to the production of a document includes a reference to the production of a legible and intelligible copy of information recorded otherwise than in legible form; and

- (b) the reference to suppressing a document includes a reference to destroying the means of reproducing information recorded otherwise than in legible form.

##### 174B

- (1) No penalty shall be imposed by virtue of section 174A(1) or (3) if more than 4 weeks have passed since the day which is the relevant day in the case in question; but this subsection shall not apply in relation to any variation or substitution of the penalty which is permitted by virtue of this Part.

- (2) In the following provisions of this section, “*the section 174 power*” means the power under section 174 to which the failure or (as the case may be) the obstruction or delay in question relates.

- (3) Where the section 174 power is exercised for the purpose mentioned in section 174(1)(a), the relevant day is the day when the CMA finally concludes the carrying out of its section 5 functions.

- (4) Where the section 174 power is exercised in connection with an enforcement function (within the meaning of that section), the relevant day is the day when the enforcement undertaking concerned is superseded or released or (as the case may be) the enforcement order concerned is revoked.

- (5) Except where subsection (3) or (4) applies, the relevant day is the day determined in accordance with the following provisions of this section.

- (6) Where the section 174 power is exercised for the purpose mentioned in section 174(1)(b) in connection with a matter that is the subject of a possible reference under section 131, the relevant day is the day when the CMA finally decides whether to make the reference.

- (7) Where the section 174 power is exercised for the purpose mentioned in section 174(1)(b) in connection with a matter that is the subject of a reference under section 131 or 132, the relevant day is the day when the reference is finally determined (see section 183).

- (8) Where the section 174 power is exercised for the purpose mentioned in section 174(1)(c) in connection with a matter that is the subject of a possible reference under section 140A(5) or (6), the relevant day is the day when the Secretary of State makes the reference.

- (9) Where the section 174 power is exercised for the purpose mentioned in section 174(1)(c) in connection with a matter that is the subject of a reference under section 140A(6), the relevant day is the day when the reference is finally determined (see section 183).

##### 174C

- (1) For the purpose of section 174B(3), the CMA finally concludes the carrying out of its section 5 functions if—

- (a) the CMA publishes the market study report under section 131B(4) or (as the case may be) gives it to the Secretary of State under section 140A(3)(b); or

- (b) the period permitted for the preparation by the CMA of the market study report and for the report to be published under section 131B(4) or (as the case may be) given to the Secretary of State under section 140A(3)(b) expires and no such report has been so prepared or no such action has been taken.

- (2) For the purpose of section 174B(3), the time when the CMA finally concludes the carrying out of its section 5 functions is—

- (a) in a case falling within subsection (1)(a), the publication of the report or (as the case may be) the giving of it to the Secretary of State;

- (b) in a case falling within subsection (1)(b), the expiry of the period concerned.

- (3) For the purpose of section 174B(6), the CMA finally decides whether to make a reference under section 131 if—

- (a) the CMA makes such a reference;

- (b) the CMA accepts an undertaking under section 154 instead of making such a reference;

- (c) the CMA publishes notice that it has otherwise decided not to make such a reference; or

- (d) the period permitted for the preparation by the CMA of a market study report in relation to the matter and for the report to be published under section 131B(4) has expired and no such report has been so prepared or published.

- (4) For the purpose of section 174B(6), the time when the CMA finally decides whether to make a reference under section 131 is—

- (a) in a case falling within subsection (3)(a), the making of the reference;

- (b) in a case falling within subsection (3)(b), the acceptance of the undertaking concerned;

- (c) in a case falling within subsection (3)(c), the publication of the notice concerned;

- (d) in a case falling within subsection (3)(d), the expiry of the period concerned.

- (5) In subsection (4)(b) the reference to the acceptance of the undertaking concerned shall, in a case where the CMA has accepted a group of undertakings under section 154, be treated as a reference to the acceptance of the last undertaking in the group; but undertakings which vary, supersede or revoke earlier undertakings shall be disregarded for the purposes of subsections (3)(b) and (4)(b).

##### 174D

- (1) A penalty imposed under section 174A(1) or (3) shall be of such amount as the CMA considers appropriate.

- (2) In the case of a penalty imposed under section 174A(1), the amount may be—

- (a) a fixed amount;

- (b) an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate; or

- (c) a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.

- (3) In the case of a penalty imposed under section 174A(3), the amount shall be a fixed amount.

- (4) A penalty imposed under section 174A(1) shall not—

- (a) in the case of a fixed amount, exceed such amount as the Secretary of State may by order specify;

- (b) in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, exceed such amount per day as the Secretary of State may so specify; and

- (c) in the case of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, exceed such fixed amount and such amount per day as the Secretary of State may so specify.

- (5) A penalty imposed under section 174A(3) shall not exceed such amount as the Secretary of State may by order specify.

- (6) An order under subsection (4) or (5) shall not specify—

- (a) in the case of a fixed amount, an amount exceeding £30,000;

- (b) in the case of an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, an amount per day exceeding £15,000; and

- (c) 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.

- (7) Before making an order under subsection (4) or (5), the Secretary of State shall consult—

- (a) the CMA; and

- (b) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

- (8) In imposing a penalty by reference to a daily rate—

- (a) no account is to be taken of any days before the service on the person concerned of notice of the penalty under section 112 (as applied by subsection (10)); and

- (b) 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 days mentioned in subsection (9).

- (9) Those days are—

- (a) the day on which the requirement of the notice concerned under section 174 is satisfied;

- (b) the day which is the relevant day in the case in question for the purposes of section 174B.

- (10) Sections 112 to 115 apply in relation to a penalty imposed under section 174A(1) or (3) as they apply in relation to a penalty imposed under section 110(1) or (3).

##### 174E

- (1) The CMA shall prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the enforcement of notices given under section 174.

- (2) The statement shall, in particular, include a statement about the considerations relevant to the determination of the nature and amount of any penalty imposed under section 174A(1) or (3).

- (3) The CMA may revise its statement of policy and, where it does so, it shall publish the revised statement.

- (4) The CMA shall consult such persons as it considers appropriate when preparing or revising its statement of policy.

##### 188A

- (1) An individual does not commit an offence under section 188(1) if, under the arrangements—

- (a) in a case where the arrangements would (operating as the parties intend) affect the supply in the United Kingdom of a product or service, customers would be given relevant information about the arrangements before they enter into agreements for the supply to them of the product or service so affected,

- (b) in the case of bid-rigging arrangements, the person requesting bids would be given relevant information about them at or before the time when a bid is made, or

- (c) in any case, relevant information about the arrangements would be published, before the arrangements are implemented, in the manner specified at the time of the making of the agreement in an order made by the Secretary of State.

- (2) In subsection (1), “*relevant information*” means—

- (a) the names of the undertakings to which the arrangements relate,

- (b) a description of the nature of the arrangements which is sufficient to show why they are or might be arrangements of the kind to which section 188(1) applies,

- (c) the products or services to which they relate, and

- (d) such other information as may be specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.

- (3) An individual does not commit an offence under section 188(1) if the agreement is made in order to comply with a legal requirement.

- (4) In subsection (3), “*legal requirement*” has the same meaning as in paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Competition Act 1998.

- (5) A power to make an order under this section—

- (a) is exercisable by statutory instrument,

- (b) may be exercised so as to make different provision for different cases or different purposes, and

- (c) includes power to make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitory, transitional or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

- (6) A statutory instrument containing an order under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

##### 10A

- (1) Tribunal rules may make provision as to proceedings on an application for a warrant under section 194 of this Act or section 28, 28A, 62, 62A, 63, 65G or 65H of the 1998 Act, including provision—

- (a) for the Tribunal dealing with the proceedings to consist only of the President or a member of the panel of chairmen;

- (b) as to the manner in which the proceedings are to be conducted, including provision—

- (i) for such applications to be determined without a hearing;

- (ii) in cases where there is a hearing, for it to be held in private if the Tribunal considers it appropriate because it is considering information of a kind mentioned in paragraph 1(2);

- (c) as to the persons entitled to be heard in such proceedings (where there is a hearing);

- (d) for requiring persons to attend to give evidence and produce documents, and for authorising the administration of oaths to witnesses;

- (e) as to the evidence which may be required or admitted and the extent to which it should be oral or written;

- (f) allowing the Tribunal to fix time-limits with respect to any aspect of the proceedings and to extend any time-limit (before or after its expiry).

- (2) Paragraphs 2 to 8, and 11 to 17, of this Schedule do not apply in relation to the institution or conduct of proceedings for a warrant mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

##### 20C

- (1) An order may provide for the appointment of one or more than one person (referred to in this paragraph as an “*appointee*”) by the relevant authority or by such other persons as may be specified or described in the order to—

- (a) monitor compliance with such terms of the order as are so specified or described or terms of any directions given under the order;

- (b) determine any dispute between persons who are subject to the order about what is required by any such terms.

- (2) An order made by virtue of this paragraph must make provision as to the terms of an appointee's appointment.

- (3) A determination made by virtue of an order under this paragraph is binding on—

- (a) any person who is subject to the order;

- (b) the relevant authority; and

- (c) in the case where the relevant authority is the Secretary of State, the CMA.

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