Reform history

#### Intervention notices under section 42

#### Repeal of certain bankruptcy offences

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Articles 86 to 100 of the Directive [2001/83/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2001/0083) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community Code relating to medicinal products for human use as read with—

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#### The Office of Fair Trading

#### The Competition Appeal Tribunal

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

#### Turnover test

#### Restrictions on action where public interest considerations not finalised

#### Initial undertakings: completed mergers

#### Delegated power of directions

#### General

#### Membership of the Service

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

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

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

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

##### 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

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

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

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

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

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### Introduction

#### Introduction

#### Pensions etc. of former Directors

#### 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)

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

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

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

#### 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))

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

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

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

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

#### 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))

#### 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

[^c19240991]: Act: for the words "solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland" wherever they occur there is substituted (prosp.) the words "solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland" by virtue of [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/59), [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) [Editorial Note: this amendment will be carried through into the text of the Act at the same time as any other effects on the Act for the year in which the relevant commencement order (or first such order) is made]

[^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))

[^c19204491]: Words in [s. 136(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/136/8) substituted (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)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/174/4/b) (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))

[^c19244491]: Words in [s. 136(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/136/8) 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(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2006/3336/schedule/12/paragraph/46/2) (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))

[^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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/8/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/15) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/20) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 20(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/33) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 33(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40) wholly in force at 20.6.2003; [Sch. 25 para. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/40) not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279); [Sch. 25 para. 40(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/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)

[^c18982031]: Sch. 25 para. 42 wholly in force at 20.6.2003; Sch. 25 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 279; Sch. 25 para. 42(1) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 25 para. 42(6)(7) 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. 42(1)(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/766/schedule/25/paragraph/42/1/2)(5) 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-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-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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/13/paragraph/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-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))

#### General

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

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

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

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

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

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

#### 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)

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

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

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

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

#### 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))

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

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

#### 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

#### Public interest intervention by Secretary of State

#### Undertakings in lieu: procedural requirements

#### Register of undertakings and orders: Part 4

#### Regulated markets

#### General information duties

#### Regulated markets

#### Privileged information etc.

#### Exercise of powers by authorised person

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Powers of entry

#### Super-complaints to regulators other than OFT

*Interpretation*

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Replacement of Part II of Insolvency Act 1986

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Unsecured creditors

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Application of insolvency law to foreign company

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Disqualification from office: general

#### Fees

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Provision of financial assistance for consumer purposes

#### Chairman of Service

#### Decisions of the Tribunal

#### Pre-emptive undertakings and orders

#### Introductory

#### 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))

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

#### 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

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### Pensions etc. of former Directors

#### 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

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

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

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

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

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

#### 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)

#### 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))

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

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

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

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

#### 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))

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

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

#### 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

#### Supply of services and market for services etc.

#### Ministerial power to make references

#### Duty to remedy adverse effects

#### Time-limits for market investigations and reports

#### Undertakings in lieu of market investigation references

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

#### Minority reports of Commission: Part 4

#### Excisions from reports: Part 4

#### Cartel offence: supplementary

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Interpretation of sections 192 to 201

#### Offences

#### Power to modify Schedule 8

#### 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

#### Disqualification from office: general

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Insolvency Services Account: interest

#### Interpretation

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

#### General restrictions on conduct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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

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

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

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

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

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

#### Introduction

#### Introduction

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

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

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

#### 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))

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

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

#### 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)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

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

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

#### 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

#### Construction of conditions in section 59(3C) and (3D)

#### Scheme for protecting legitimate interests

#### Merger notices

#### Offences by bodies corporate

#### Associated persons

#### Power of OFT to make references

#### General information duties

#### The Commission

#### Cartel offence

#### Privileged information etc.

#### Authorisation of action in respect of property

#### Powers of entry

#### Super-complaints to regulators other than OFT

#### Consumers

*Interpretation*

#### General restriction

#### Prohibition of appointment of administrative receiver

#### Abolition of Crown preference

#### Minor and consequential amendments

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Pre-emptive undertakings and orders

#### Introductory

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

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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))

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

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

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

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

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

#### 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)

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

#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

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

#### Neither old law nor new law to apply

#### 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)

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

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

#### 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)

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

#### 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)

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

#### 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

#### Privileged information etc.

#### Power to modify Schedule 8

#### Notices: enforcement

*Interpretation*

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Overseas disclosures

#### Application of insolvency law to foreign company

#### Disqualification from office: local government

#### Insolvency Services Accounts

#### Enforcement of decisions in Great Britain

#### Institution of proceedings

#### General restrictions on conduct

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

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

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

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

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

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

#### Termination of undertakings and orders

#### General

#### 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)

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

#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

#### 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 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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

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

#### 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))

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

#### 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)

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

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

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

#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)

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

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

#### 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)

#### 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)

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

#### 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)

#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

#### 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)

#### Intervention notices under section 139(1)

#### Notice to OFT of intended prosecution

*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

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

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

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

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

#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

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

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

#### Monopoly references

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

#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)

#### 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))

#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))

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

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

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

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

#### 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)

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

#### 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))

#### 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)

##### 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.

#### General

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

#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

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