Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

• (i) any refund the consumer may be entitled to,

• (ii) any reason that refund might be diminished, and

• (iii) in respect of a contract for the supply of goods, whether the consumer will be responsible for returning those goods to the trader, including the likely cost of returning the goods if they cannot normally be returned by post.

22

The following information about any right the consumer has to cancel the subscription contract during a renewal cooling-off period—

• (a) when the first renewal cooling-off period will begin and end;

• (b) whether there will be further renewal cooling-off periods and, if so, when each will begin and end;

• (c) how the consumer may exercise the right;

• (d) if the consumer may lose that right, the circumstances under which that will happen;

• (e) the consequences of the consumer exercising the right, including—

• (i) any refund the consumer may be entitled to,

• (ii) any reason that refund might be diminished,

• (iii) in respect of a contract for the supply of goods, whether the consumer will be responsible for returning those goods to the trader.

23

A reminder of the statutory rights of the consumer under Part 1 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

24

• (1) The existence and conditions of after-sale customer assistance, after-sales services and commercial guarantees.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1), “commercial guarantee”, in relation to a contract, means any undertaking by the trader or producer to the consumer (in addition to the trader’s duty to supply goods that are in conformity with the contract) to reimburse the price paid or to replace, repair or service goods in any way if they do not meet the specifications or any other requirements not related to conformity set out in the guarantee statement or in the relevant advertising available at the time of the contract or before it is entered into.

25

• (1) The existence of relevant codes of conduct and how copies of them can be obtained.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1), “code of conduct” has the meaning it has in section 249.

26

The existence and the conditions of deposits or other financial guarantees to be paid or provided by the consumer at the request of the trader.

27

• (1) The functionality, including applicable technical protection measures, of digital content and any relevant compatibility of digital content with hardware and software that the trader is aware of or can reasonably be expected to have been aware of.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1), “functionality”, in relation to digital content, includes region coding, restrictions incorporated for the purposes of digital rights management, and other technical restrictions.

28

The possibility of having recourse to an out-of-court complaint and redress mechanism, to which the trader is subject, and the methods for having access to it.

Part 3 — Reminder notices

29

The information referred to in section 259(1)(a) (information that must be contained in a reminder notice) is as follows.

30

That the consumer will become liable for the renewal payment to which the notice relates unless the consumer takes steps to bring the contract to an end.

31

The date (“the renewal date”) on which the consumer will become liable for the renewal payment and its amount.

32

The amount of the previous renewal payment for which the consumer became liable under the contract (if any).

33

If the renewal payment to which the notice relates is a higher amount than that previous renewal payment, that information and the difference in the amount.

34

If, having not brought the contract to an end before the renewal date, the consumer will become automatically liable for one or more further payments under the contract (ignoring any subsequent renewal payment)—

• (a) the frequency with which the consumer will become liable for those payments, and

• (b) the minimum amount that the consumer will become liable for on each occasion (or how that amount is to be calculated if it cannot reasonably be calculated in advance).

35

The amount of any payments equivalent to those mentioned in paragraph 34 for which the consumer became liable after the previous renewal payment.

36

If the payments mentioned in paragraph 34 are (or may be) of a higher amount than any equivalent payments for which the consumer became liable after the previous renewal payment, that information and the difference in the amount (or the difference in how the amount will be calculated).

37

The minimum total amount for which the consumer will become liable under the contract if the consumer does not bring the contract to an end before the renewal date (ignoring any liability that has arisen, or will arise, before that date), or how that amount is to be calculated if the amount cannot reasonably be calculated in advance.

38

The date on which the consumer will become liable for the next renewal payment, or if the consumer will not become liable for any further renewal payment, the date on which the contract will come to an end.

39

The steps that the consumer may take to bring the subscription contract to an end so as to avoid becoming liable for any further payment under the contract, including—

• (a) any address (including a website or email address) or other contact details the consumer may need in order to take those steps, and

• (b) the date by which any steps must be taken so as to avoid that liability.

Schedule 24

Regulated financial services activity

1

• (1) A contract between a consumer and a trader where—

• (a) the contract is entered into by the trader in the course of carrying on a regulated financial services activity, and

• (b) the trader is authorised to carry on that activity.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1)(a), a regulated financial services activity means—

• (a) a regulated activity for the purposes of section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;

• (b) a payment service within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/752);

• (c) the issue of electronic money.

• (3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b), a person is authorised to carry on a regulated financial services activity if—

• (a) the person is an authorised person in relation to the activity for the purposes of section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;

• (b) the person is exempt from the general prohibition in relation to the activity under section 39(1) of that Act;

• (c) the person is a payment service provider and the activity is a payment service for which the person is authorised or registered under Part 2 of the Payment Services Regulations 2017;

• (d) the person is an electronic money issuer and the activity is the issue of electronic money for which the person is authorised or registered under Part 2 of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/99).

• (4) In this paragraph—

• “electronic money” has the meaning given by regulation 2(1) of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (and references to the issue of electronic money are to be construed in accordance with those regulations);

• “electronic money issuer” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of those Regulations;

• “the general prohibition” has the same meaning as in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (see section 19(2) of that Act);

• “payment service provider” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Payment Services Regulations 2017.

Arrangements for the supply of utilities

2

• (1) Arrangements for—

• (a) the supply of water under a relevant duty to supply water;

• (b) the supply of electricity under an electricity supply licence;

• (c) the supply of gas under a gas supply licence;

• (d) the supply of heating, cooling or hot water by means of a relevant heat network under a heat network authorisation.

• (2) In this paragraph—

• “electricity supply licence” means a licence granted under section 6 of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I.1));

• “gas supply licence” means a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I.2));

• “heat network authorisation” means an authorisation conferred under regulations made under section 219 of the Energy Act 2023;

• “relevant duty to supply water” means the duty imposed by— section 52 of the Water Industry Act 1991; Article 91 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21)); section 6 of the Water (Scotland) Act 1980;

• “relevant heat network” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 (see section 216 of that Act).

Contracts regulated by OFCOM

3

• (1) A contract for the supply of goods, services or digital content by a person who is bound, in relation to that supply, by a general condition set by OFCOM under section 45 of the Communications Act 2003.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1), “OFCOM” means the Office of Communications.

Contracts for prepaid passenger transport services

4

A contract for prepaid passenger transport services.

Small businesses

5

• (1) A contract between a consumer and a trader where—

• (a) the trader’s turnover in the trader’s last financial year was less than £1,000,000, and

• (b) the trader does not enter into consumer savings scheme contracts which result in an account held by a trader for a consumer being credited with funds of more than £120 at any given time.

• (2) Where a trader is in their first year of trading, the exclusion in this paragraph applies if the test in sub-paragraph (1)(b) alone is satisfied.

Childcare voucher schemes

6

A contract between a consumer and a trader where the contract is entered into by a trader in the course of providing childcare vouchers within the meaning given in section 84 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 for the purposes of a scheme to which section 270A of that Act applies.

Package holidays etc.

7

A package travel contract within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulation 2018 (S.I. 2018/634).

Schedule 25

Part 1 — List of exempt persons

Part 2 — Exempt redress schemes

Part 3 — Supplementary

1

In this Schedule—

• “approved estate agents redress scheme” means an approved redress scheme within the meaning of section 23A of the Estate Agents Act 1979;

• “approved postal operators redress scheme” means an approved redress scheme for investigating and determining complaints about postal operators (see section 52 of the Postal Services Act 2011);

• “approved public communications provider dispute procedures” means dispute procedures maintained by public communications providers that are approved under section 54 of the Communications Act 2003 for the purposes of section 52(5) of that Act;

• “approved social housing ombudsman scheme” means a scheme which is approved for the purposed of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1996;

• “qualifying lettings agency work redress scheme” means a redress scheme which is approved as mentioned in section 83(1)(a), or is a government scheme for the purposes of section 83(1)(b), of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;

• “qualifying property management work redress scheme” means a redress scheme which is approved as mentioned in section 84(1)(a), or is a government administered redress scheme for the purposes of section 84(1)(b), of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;

• “qualifying redress scheme for the gas or electricity sector” means a redress scheme which is approved as mentioned in section 47(1)(a), or is administered and designated as mentioned in section 47(1)(b), of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007.

Schedule 26

Part 1 — The criteria applicable to an accredited ADR provider

Criterion 1: information for consumers

1

• (1) The ADR provider provides consumers generally with accessible information about the ADR that it carries out or for which it makes special ADR arrangements.

• (2) The information provided should include (among other things) information about—

• (a) the kinds of ADR it carries out or for which it makes special ADR arrangements (including the possible outcomes of each kind);

• (b) the types of dispute it deals with (whether by carrying out ADR or making special ADR arrangements);

• (c) the procedures adopted in relation to ADR carried out by it or for which it makes special ADR arrangements;

• (d) any fees or costs payable by either party to a dispute that is referred for ADR.

Criterion 2: readiness to carry out ADR

2

The ADR provider does not unreasonably refuse to carry out ADR or, as the case may be, to make special ADR arrangements, in relation to disputes referred to it.

Criterion 3: expertise

3

The ADR provider has appropriate knowledge and skills—

• (a) for carrying out the ADR that it carries out, in relation to the disputes it deals with, or

• (b) for making the special ADR arrangements that it makes.

Criterion 4: facilities for consumers and traders to participate

4

• (1) The ADR provider provides accessible means for consumers to refer disputes to it.

• (2) The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrangements, ensures there are accessible means for the parties to participate in the ADR carried out in relation to their dispute.

Criterion 5: fair ADR procedures

5

• (1) The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrangements, adopts and follows fair procedures in carrying out ADR.

• (2) The procedures adopted should, in particular, be easy to use, transparent, non-discriminatory and effective.

• (3) They should include procedures for securing that each party to a dispute referred for ADR—

• (a) has a reasonable opportunity—

• (i) to express its point of view in relation to the matters in dispute and the outcome it seeks;

• (ii) to consider the views, arguments and evidence put forward by the other party;

• (b) is entitled to be represented or assisted by another person (and that it is immaterial whether or not that person is legally qualified).

Criterion 6: independence and impartiality

6

• (1) The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrangements, acts independently and impartially before, and while, it carries out ADR.

• (2) The action to be taken should include—

• (a) following appropriate procedures for identifying, and avoiding, any conflict of interest before carrying out ADR in relation to a dispute;

• (b) taking steps to avoid conflicts of interest that may arise before, or while, it carries out ADR in relation to a dispute.

Criterion 7: information for parties

7

• (1) The ADR provider or, as the case may be, any other ADR provider with whom it makes special ADR arrangements keeps the parties to a dispute informed about the conduct and progress of any ADR being carried out.

• (2) The action to be taken includes notifying the parties promptly in writing of the outcome of the ADR and, where applicable, of the grounds on which any decision has been reached.

Part 2 — Supplementary

8

The following provisions have effect for the interpretation or application of this Schedule.

9

The accreditation criteria only apply to the ADR provider so far as it is reasonable to regard them as applicable—

• (a) in relation to ADR of a kind that is carried out by the ADR provider or, as the case may be, by any other ADR provider with whom the ADR provider makes special ADR arrangements, or

• (b) in relation to activities of the ADR provider in, or in connection with, making special ADR arrangements.

10

“Procedures”, in relation to ADR, means any rules, requirements or practices relating to the carrying out of ADR, including—

• (a) any time limits for referring disputes for ADR;

• (b) any conditions or other requirements to be met by either (or both) of the parties before, or while, ADR is being carried out;

11

“Dispute” means a consumer contract dispute.

Schedule 27

Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973

1

• (1) Section 14 of the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (computation of prescriptive periods) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the following places, for “relevant consumer dispute” or “relevant dispute” substitute “consumer contract dispute”—

• (a) subsection (1D);

• (b) subsection (1F);

• (c) subsection (1G) (in each place where it occurs).

• (3) In subsection (1D)—

• (a) after “this Act is” (in the opening words) insert “, in a case where ADR is carried out in respect of the dispute,”;

• (b) in paragraph (a)—

• (i) for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”, and

• (ii) for “such a procedure” substitute “it”;

• (c) in each of paragraphs (b) and (c), for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”.

• (4) In the following places, for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”—

• (a) subsection (1E);

• (b) subsection (1G)(b) and (f);

• (c) subsection (2) (in the definition of “qualifying request”).

• (5) In subsections (1F) and (1G), for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “ADR”.

• (6) In subsection (2)—

• (a) omit the following definitions—

• “ADR entity”;

• “ADR procedure”;

• “consumer”;

• “non-binding ADR procedure”;

• “relevant consumer dispute”;

• “sales contract”;

• “service contract”;

• “trader”;

• (b) before the definition of “holiday” insert the following definitions—

• “ADR” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024;
• “ADR entity” means a person who carries out ADR in compliance with section 293(1) of that Act (which prohibits persons from carrying out ADR unless exempt, accredited, or acting under special ADR arrangements, in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act);
• “consumer contract dispute” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act.

Limitation Act 1980

2

• (1) Section 33B of the Limitation Act 1980 (extension of time limits because of alternative dispute resolution) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, for “cross border or domestic contractual” substitute “consumer contract”.

• (3) For subsection (1) substitute—

(1) In this section— - “ADR” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; - “ADR entity” means a person who carries out ADR in compliance with section 293(1) of that Act (which prohibits persons from carrying out ADR unless exempt, accredited, or acting under special ADR arrangements, in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act); - “consumer contract dispute” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act.

• (4) In the following places, for “relevant dispute” substitute “consumer contract dispute”—

• (a) subsection (2)(a) and (b);

• (b) subsection (5);

• (c) subsection (6);

• (d) subsection (7) (in each place where it occurs);

• (e) subsection (9).

• (5) In the following places, for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(b);

• (b) subsection (6);

• (c) subsection (9).

• (6) In the following places, for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(c);

• (b) subsection (3);

• (c) subsection (7) (in each place where it occurs);

• (d) subsection (8);

• (e) subsection (9).

Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984

3

• (1) Section 1B of the Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984 (extension of limitation periods because of alternative dispute resolution) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, for “cross border or domestic contractual” substitute “consumer contract”.

• (3) For subsection (1) substitute—

(1) In this section— - “ADR” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; - “ADR entity” means a person who carries out ADR in compliance with section 293(1) of that Act (which prohibits persons from carrying out ADR unless exempt, accredited, or acting under special ADR arrangements, in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act); - “consumer contract dispute” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act.

• (4) In the following places, for “relevant dispute” substitute “consumer contract dispute”—

• (a) subsection (2)(a) and (b);

• (b) subsection (5);

• (c) subsection (6) (in each place where it occurs);

• (d) subsection (8).

• (5) In the following places, for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(b);

• (b) subsection (5);

• (c) subsection (8).

• (6) In the following places, for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(c);

• (b) subsection (3);

• (c) subsection (6) (in each place where it occurs);

• (d) subsection (7);

• (e) subsection (8).

Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1339 (N.I. 11))

4

• (1) Article 51B of the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (extension of time limits: non-binding ADR procedure) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, for “: Non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “because of alternative dispute resolution in certain consumer contract disputes”.

• (3) In paragraphs (1)(a) and (3), for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “ADR”.

• (4) In the following places, for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”—

• (a) paragraph (1)(b) (in each place where it occurs);

• (b) paragraph (2);

• (c) paragraph (4) (in each place where it occurs).

• (5) In paragraph (1)(b)(i), for “that such a procedure” substitute “on which it”.

• (6) In the following places, for “relevant dispute” substitute “consumer contract dispute”—

• (a) paragraph (1)(a);

• (b) paragraph (3);

• (c) paragraph (4) (in each place where it occurs).

• (7) For paragraph (5) substitute—

(5) In this Article— - “ADR” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; - “ADR entity” means a person who carries out ADR in compliance with section 293(1) of that Act (which prohibits persons from carrying out ADR unless exempt, accredited, or acting under special ADR arrangements, in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act); - “consumer contract dispute” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act; - “qualifying request” is a request by a party that another (A) confirm to all parties that A is continuing with the ADR.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

5

In Schedule 17 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (ombudsman scheme), omit the following provisions—

• (a) in paragraph 1, the definition of “ADR entity”;

• (b) paragraph 2(2);

• (c) paragraph 14(3A).

Enterprise Act 2002

6

In EA 2002—

• (a) in Schedule 14 (provisions about disclosure of information) at the appropriate place insert—

• Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

;

• (b) in Schedule 15 (enactments conferring functions) at the appropriate place insert—

• Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008

7

In Schedule 3 to the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (enactments specified for the purposes of Part 1), at the appropriate place insert—

• Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, Chapter 4 of Part 4

.

Equality Act 2010

8

• (1) Section 140AA of the Equality Act 2010 (extension of time limits because of alternative dispute resolution) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, for “cross border or domestic contractual” substitute “consumer contract”.

• (3) For subsection (1) substitute—

(1) In this section— - “ADR” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; - “ADR entity” means a person who carries out ADR in compliance with section 293(1) of that Act (which prohibits persons from carrying out ADR unless exempt, accredited, or acting under special ADR arrangements, in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act); - “consumer contract dispute” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 4 of that Act.

• (4) In each of the following places, for “relevant dispute” substitute “consumer contract dispute”—

• (a) subsection (2)(a) and (b);

• (b) subsection (5);

• (c) subsection (6);

• (d) subsection (7) (in each place where it occurs);

• (e) subsection (9).

• (5) In each of the following places, for “a non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(b);

• (b) subsection (6);

• (c) subsection (9).

• (6) In each of the following places, for “the non-binding ADR procedure” substitute “the ADR”—

• (a) subsection (2)(c);

• (b) subsection (3);

• (c) subsection (7) (in each place where it occurs);

• (d) subsection (8);

• (e) subsection (9).

• (7) In subsection (8), for “(6)” substitute “(7)”.

Consumer Rights Act 2015

9

• (1) Schedule 5 to CRA 2015 (investigatory powers etc) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the table in paragraph 11 (enforcer’s legislation: legislation mentioned in paragraph 9(1)(b)), at the appropriate place insert—

The Secretary of State	Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/542)

10

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/542) are revoked.

Schedule 28

Amendments to Part 3 of EA 2002

1

Chapter 5 of Part 3 of EA 2002 (mergers: supplementary) is amended as follows.

2

In section 110A (restriction on powers to impose penalties under section 110), after subsection (9) insert—

(10) Where the section 109 power is exercised for the purposes of providing assistance to an overseas regulator (see Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the relevant day is the earlier of— (a) in the case of a penalty imposed by virtue of section 110(1)(a), the day on which the CMA gives notice to the relevant person that— (i) the information or documents specified or described in the notice under section 109 have been produced or supplied to the satisfaction of the CMA, or (ii) the relevant person has appeared as a witness in accordance with the requirements of the CMA; (b) in the case of a penalty imposed by virtue of section 110(1)(b), the day on which the CMA gives notice to the relevant person that the CMA considers the obstruction or delay to have ceased; and (c) in either case, the day one year on from the day specified in the notice under section 109 for the relevant person to comply with it. (11) In subsection (10), “the relevant person” means the person given the notice under section 109.

3

In section 111 (penalties: amount) (as amended by paragraph 17 of Schedule 10), in subsection (5), in paragraph (b)—

• (a) in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “at the beginning of” insert “the earliest of the following days”;

• (b) omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (i);

• (c) in sub-paragraph (ii) omit “if earlier”;

• (d) after that sub-paragraph insert—

(iii) in a case where the penalty is imposed in connection with the provision by the CMA of assistance to an overseas regulator (see Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the day on which the overseas regulator no longer requires that assistance.

4

• (1) Section 120 (reviews of decisions under Part 3) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1A), after paragraph (b) insert—

(c) a decision of the CMA or the Secretary of State for the purposes of Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 in connection with a request from an overseas regulator (within the meaning of that Chapter) for the CMA to assist the regulator in carrying out functions of the regulator which correspond or are similar to the functions of the CMA under this Part.

• (3) In subsection (2), in paragraph (b)—

• (a) the words after “permitted or required by” become sub-paragraph (i);

• (b) after that sub-paragraph insert—

(ii) Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 in connection with a request from an overseas regulator (within the meaning of that Chapter) for the CMA to assist the regulator in carrying out functions of the regulator which correspond or are similar to the functions of the CMA under this Part.

Amendment to Part 9 of EA 2002

5

In Part 9 of EA 2002 (information), in section 243E (directions by the Secretary of State relating to overseas disclosures) (inserted by section 326(2)), after subsection (2) insert—

(2A) The Secretary of State may not make a direction under this section in relation to a disclosure permitted under section 243A or 243B that relates to assistance provided by a relevant regulator to an overseas regulator by virtue of Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

6

In Schedule 14 to EA 2002 (specified functions), at the appropriate place insert—

• Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

7

In Schedule 15 to EA 2002 (enactments conferring functions), at the appropriate place insert—

• Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Amendments to CA 1998

8

CA 1998 is amended as follows.

9

• (1) Section 25A (power of CMA to publish notice of investigation) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, at the end insert “etc”.

• (3) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Where the CMA assists an overseas regulator in carrying out any of its functions which correspond or are similar to the functions of the CMA under this Part (see Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the CMA may publish a notice which may, in particular— (a) state its decision to do so; (b) identify the overseas regulator concerned; (c) summarise the matter in respect of which the assistance is to be provided; (d) identify any undertaking in respect of which the assistance is to be provided; (e) identify the market which is or was affected by the matter in respect of which the assistance is to be provided.

• (4) In subsection (2)—

• (a) after “subsection (1)” insert “or (1A)”;

• (b) for “that subsection” substitute “the subsection concerned”.

10

• (1) Section 25B (duty to preserve documents relevant to investigations) (inserted by section 121) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1)—

• (a) the words after “knows or suspects that” become paragraph (a);

• (b) after that paragraph insert

, or (b) the CMA is assisting, or is likely to assist, an overseas regulator in carrying out any of its functions which correspond or are similar to the functions of the CMA under this Part (see Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024).

;

• (3) In subsection (2), at the end insert “or to the provision of such assistance”.

11

In section 40A (penalties: amount), in subsection (7), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) in a case where the requirement was imposed in connection with the provision by the CMA of assistance to an overseas regulator (see Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the day on which the overseas regulator no longer requires that assistance.

Schedule 29

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

1

• (1) The Civil Aviation Act 2012 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 61 (functions of the CAA under Part 4 of the Enterprise Act 2002: supplementary), after subsection (11) insert—

(12) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any relevant 2002 Act functions, the CAA must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

• (3) In section 63 (functions of the CAA under the Competition Act 1998: supplementary), after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any relevant 1998 Act functions that are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the CAA must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

2

In section 86 of the Transport Act 2000 (functions of the CAA with respect to competition) after subsection (7) insert—

(8) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the CAA must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

3

• (1) The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 234I (functions of the FCA under Part 4 of EA 2002), after subsection (8) insert—

(9) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that, by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, the FCA must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

• (3) In section 234J (functions of the FCA under CA 1998), after subsection (5) insert—

(6) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the FCA must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation

4

In Article 29 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21)) (functions of the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation with respect to competition), after paragraph (10) insert—

(11) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this Article, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

5

In Article 23 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)) (functions of the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation with respect to competition), after paragraph (9) insert—

(10) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this Article, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

6

In Article 46 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)) (functions of the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation with respect to competition), at the end insert—

(8) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this Article, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Office of Communications (OFCOM)

7

• (1) The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 370 (functions of OFCOM under Part 4 of EA 2002), after subsection (12) insert—

(13) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that, by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, OFCOM must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

• (3) In section 371 (functions of OFCOM under CA 1998), after subsection (12) insert—

(13) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, OFCOM must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)

8

In section 36A of the Gas Act 1986 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition), after subsection (10) insert—

(11) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

9

In section 43 of the Electricity Act 1989 (functions of Ofgem with respect to competition) at the end insert—

(8) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that, by virtue of this section— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)

10

In section 67 of the Railways Act 1993 (functions of the ORR with respect to competition) at the end insert—

(11) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Office of Rail and Road must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Payment Systems Regulator

11

• (1) The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 59 (functions of the Payment Systems Regulator under Part 4 of EA 2002), after subsection (6) insert—

(7) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that, by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, the Payment Systems Regulator must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

• (3) In section 61 (functions of the Payment Systems Regulator under CA 1998), after subsection (5) insert—

(6) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Payment Systems Regulator must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)

12

In section 31 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (functions of Ofwat with respect to competition) at the end insert—

(10) In making any decision, or otherwise taking action, for the purposes of any of its functions that— (a) by virtue of this section, are functions exercisable concurrently with the CMA, and (b) in the case of functions under the Competition Act 1998, are functions within Schedule 4A to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 by virtue of paragraph 5 of that Schedule, the Authority must have regard to the need for making a decision, or taking action, as soon as reasonably practicable.

Schedule 30

Part 1 — Amendments to Acts of Parliament

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

1

The Competition Act 1980 is amended as follows.

2

In section 11B(1) (references under section 11: powers of investigation and penalties), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force and,”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

3

In section 11C(1) (references under section 11: further supplementary provisions), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force,”; and

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

4

In section 11D(7) (interim orders), in paragraph (d), after “penalties)” insert “as it had effect immediately before the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force”.

Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

5

In section 101 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (3)—

• (a) omit paragraph (v);

• (b) after paragraph (w) insert—

(x) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

6

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 15D to the Companies Act 1985 (disclosures), after sub-paragraph (m) insert—

(n) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

7

In section 74 of the Airports Act 1986 (restriction on disclosure of information), in subsection (3)—

• (a) omit paragraph (v);

• (b) after paragraph (y) insert—

(z) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

8

• (1) Section 41EB of the Gas Act 1986 (references under section 41E: application of EA 2002) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In subsection (5)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

9

In section 174 of the Water Act 1989 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (3)—

• (a) omit paragraph (lp);

• (b) after paragraph (o) insert—

(p) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

10

• (1) Section 56CB of the Electricity Act 1989 (references under section 56C: application of EA 2002) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In subsection (5)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

11

The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.

12

• (1) Section 14B (references under section 14: powers of investigation) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (4) After subsection (5) insert—

(6) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

13

• (1) Section 16B (CMA’s power of veto following report: supplementary) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (6), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (9)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (4) After subsection (10) insert—

(11) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

14

• (1) Section 17M (references under section 17K: powers of investigation) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (4) After subsection (5) insert—

(6) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

15

• (1) Section 17Q (section 17P: supplementary) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (6), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (9)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (4) After subsection (10) insert—

(11) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

16

In Part 2 of Schedule 15 (enactments etc in respect of which disclosure may be made)—

• (a) at the end of the list insert—

• The following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024—Part 3;Chapter 1 of Part 4;Chapter 2 of Part 5.

;

• (b) omit the entry for subordinate legislation made for the purpose of securing compliance with Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market.

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

17

The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

18

• (1) Section 13B (references under section 13: application of EA 2002) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In subsection (5)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

19

• (1) Section 15C (sections 15A and 15B: supplementary) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (2D), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In subsection (2G)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In subsection (2H)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After subsection (4) insert—

(5) In this section “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

20

In section 145 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (3)—

• (a) omit paragraph (qu);

• (b) after paragraph (v) insert—

(w) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

21

Schedule 4A (review of access charges by the Office of Rail and Road) is amended as follows.

22

• (1) Paragraph 10A (references under paragraph 9: application of EA 2002) is amended as follows.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In sub-paragraph (4)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In sub-paragraph (5)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After sub-paragraph (6) insert—

(7) In this paragraph “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

23

• (1) Paragraph 15 (paragraphs 13 and 14: supplementary) is amended as follows.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (2D), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “shall apply,” insert “as they had effect immediately before the relevant date and”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (3) In sub-paragraph (2G)—

• (a) after “shall apply” insert “, as it had effect immediately before the relevant date,”;

• (b) for “applies” substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

• (4) In sub-paragraph (2H)—

• (a) for “have”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “, immediately before the relevant date, had”;

• (b) at the end insert “as those provisions had effect immediately before that date”.

• (5) After sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(5) In this paragraph “the relevant date” means the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force.

Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

24

In section 59 of the Coal Industry Act 1994 (information to be kept confidential by the Coal Authority), in subsection (4)—

• (a) omit paragraph (q);

• (b) after paragraph (t) insert—

(u) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

25

In section 235 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (3)—

• (a) omit paragraph (ru);

• (b) after paragraph (v) insert—

(w) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

26

In section 105 of the Utilities Act 2000 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (6)—

• (a) omit paragraph (w);

• (b) after paragraph (z1) insert—

(z2) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

27

In Schedule 9 to the Transport Act 2000 (air traffic: information), in paragraph 3(3)—

• (a) after paragraph (rh) insert—

(ri) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

• (b) omit paragraph (sa).

Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

28

In section 393 of the Communications Act 2003 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (5)—

• (a) omit paragraph (q);

• (b) after paragraph (s) insert—

(t) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 1; (ii) Part 3; (iii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iv) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36)

29

In section 111 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (general restrictions), in subsection (6)—

• (a) omit paragraph (o);

• (b) after paragraph (p) insert—

(q) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 1; (ii) Part 3; (iii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iv) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)

30

In Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Companies Act 2006 (specified descriptions of disclosures), in section (A) (United Kingdom), in paragraph 25, after paragraph (l) insert—

(m) the following provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024— (i) Part 3; (ii) Chapter 1 of Part 4; (iii) Chapter 2 of Part 5.

Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)

31

In section 60(9) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (duties of the CMA), in the words before paragraph (a)—

• (a) after “apply”, in the first place it occurs, insert “, as they had effect immediately before the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force,”;

• (b) for “apply”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “applied immediately before that date”.

Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5)

32

In section 60(6) of the Postal Services Act 2011 (section 59: supplementary), in paragraph (a), after “CMA),” insert “as they had effect immediately before the date on which section 143 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force,”.

Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19)

33

In Schedule 6 to the Civil Aviation Act 2012 (restrictions on disclosure of information), in paragraph 4—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (3), in the list of relevant statutory provisions, after the entry for “Water Act 2014” insert—