LegalizeThe Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
Made: 8th May 2008
Coming into force: 26th May 2008
The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to consumer protection and to the control of advertising, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 2(2) of that Act;
In accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to that Act , a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
PART 1 — GENERAL
Citation and commencement
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Interpretation
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PART 2 — PROHIBITIONS
Prohibition of unfair commercial practices
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Prohibition of the promotion of unfair commercial practices
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Misleading actions
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Misleading omissions
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Aggressive commercial practices
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PART 3 — OFFENCES
Offences relating to unfair commercial practices
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Penalty for offences
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Time limit for prosecution
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Offences committed by bodies of persons
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Offence due to the default of another person
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Due diligence defence
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Innocent publication of advertisement defence
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PART 4 — ENFORCEMENT
Duty to enforce
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Power to make test purchases
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Power of entry and investigation, etc.
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Power to enter premises with a warrant
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Obstruction of authorised officers
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Notice of test and intended proceedings
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Compensation
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Application of Part 8 of Enterprise Act 2002
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Evidence as to factual claims
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PART 5 — SUPPLEMENTARY
Crown
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Validity of agreements
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Amendments, repeals and transitional and saving provisions
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SCHEDULE 1 — Commercial practices which are in all circumstances considered unfair
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SCHEDULE 2 — Amendments
PART 1 — Amendments to Acts
Anglo-Portuguese Commercial Treaty Act 1914
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Anglo-Portuguese Commercial Treaty Act 1916
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Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951
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Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act 1958
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Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act (Northern Ireland) 1958
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Mock Auctions Act 1961
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Trade Descriptions Act 1968
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Administration of Justice Act 1970
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Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1972
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Fair Trading Act 1973
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Hallmarking Act 1973
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Consumer Credit Act 1974
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Telecommunications Act 1984
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Companies Act 1985
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Weights and Measures Act 1985
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Airports Act 1986
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Consumer Protection Act 1987
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County of Cleveland Act 1987
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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
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Road Traffic Act 1988
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Water Act 1989
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Courts and Legal Services Act 1990
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Water Industry Act 1991
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Water Resources Act 1991
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North Yorkshire County Council Act 1991
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Railways Act 1993
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Trade Marks Act 1994
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Coal Industry Act 1994
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London Local Authorities Act 1996
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Greater London Authority Act 1999
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Postal Services Act 2000
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Utilities Act 2000
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Transport Act 2000
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Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
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Kent County Council Act 2001
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Medway Council Act 2001
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Enterprise Act 2002
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Licensing Act 2003
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Communications Act 2003
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Nottingham City Council Act 2003
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Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
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Companies Act 2006
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PART 2 — Amendments to other legislation
Tourism (Sleeping Accommodation Price Display) Order 1977
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Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981
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Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
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The Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986
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Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987
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Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988
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Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
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Estate Agents (Specified Offences) (No. 2) Order 1991
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Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994
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Motor Cycle Silencer and Exhaust Systems Regulations 1995
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Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996
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Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996
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Energy Information (Combined Washer-Driers) Regulations 1997
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Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998
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Motor Cycles (Protective Headgear) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
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Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
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Energy Information (Lamps) Regulations 1999
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Energy Information (Dishwashers) Regulations 1999
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Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000
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Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2000
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Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000
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Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002
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Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003
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Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003
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Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Community Infringements Specified UK Laws) Order 2003
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Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Notice to OFT of Intended Prosecution, Specified Enactments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Order 2003
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Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Domestic Infringements) Order 2003
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Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003
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Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order 2003
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Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2003
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Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order (Northern Ireland) 2004
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Energy Information (Household Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 2004
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Consumer Credit (Advertisements) Regulations 2004
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Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004
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Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004
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Duty Stamps Regulations 2006
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The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
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Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Community Infringements Specified UK Laws) Order 2006
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Licensing (Relevant Offences) (Scotland) Regulations 2007
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Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007
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SCHEDULE 3 — Transitional and Saving Provisions
Trade Descriptions Act 1968
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Application of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 to the Price Indications (Bureaux de Change) (No. 2) Regulations 1992
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Application of the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 to the Price Indications (Bureaux de Change) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992
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SCHEDULE 4 — Repeals and Revocations
PART 1 — Repeals
| Short title | Chapter | Extent of repeal | Extent of repeal | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2. | The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2. | The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2. | The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2. | The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2. |
| Anglo-Portuguese Commercial Treaty Act 1914 | c.1 | In section 1, the words from “Provided that” to the end. | In section 1, the words from “Provided that” to the end. | In section 1, the words from “Provided that” to the end. |
| Anglo-Portuguese Commercial Treaty Act 1916 | c.39 | In section 1(1), the words from “Provided that” to the end. | In section 1(1), the words from “Provided that” to the end. | In section 1(1), the words from “Provided that” to the end. |
| Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 1928 | c.19 | In section 4(2), the words “or an order under section 8 of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968”. | In section 4(2), the words “or an order under section 8 of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968”. | In section 4(2), the words “or an order under section 8 of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968”. |
| Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951 | c.33 | The whole Act. | The whole Act. | The whole Act. |
| Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act 1958 | c.49 | The whole Act. | The whole Act. | The whole Act. |
| The Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act (Northern Ireland) 1958 | c.24 (N.I.) | The whole Act. | The whole Act. | The whole Act. |
| Mock Auctions Act 1961 | c.47 | The whole Act. | The whole Act. | The whole Act. |
| Trade Descriptions Act 1968 | c.29 | Section 1(1). Sections 5 to 10. Sections 13 to 15. Section 19(4)(b) and (c). Section 21(1) and (2). Section 22. Section 24(3). Section 32. Section 37. Section 39(2). | Section 1(1). Sections 5 to 10. Sections 13 to 15. Section 19(4)(b) and (c). Section 21(1) and (2). Section 22. Section 24(3). Section 32. Section 37. Section 39(2). | Section 1(1). Sections 5 to 10. Sections 13 to 15. Section 19(4)(b) and (c). Section 21(1) and (2). Section 22. Section 24(3). Section 32. Section 37. Section 39(2). |
| Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Amendment Act 1972 | c.45 | The whole Act. | The whole Act. | The whole Act. |
| Local Government Act 1972 | c.70 | In Schedule 29, paragraph 44(2). | In Schedule 29, paragraph 44(2). | In Schedule 29, paragraph 44(2). |
| Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1972 | c.xl | In section 17(5), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b). | In section 17(5), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b). | In section 17(5), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b). |
| Fair Trading Act 1973 | c.41 | Sections 23 to 33. In section 132(1), the words “section 23,”. | Sections 23 to 33. In section 132(1), the words “section 23,”. | Sections 23 to 33. In section 132(1), the words “section 23,”. |
| Hallmarking Act 1973 | c.43 | Section 1(4). | Section 1(4). | Section 1(4). |
| Consumer Credit Act 1974 | c.39 | Section 46. In section 47, the words “or 46”. Section 77(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 78(6)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 79(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 85(2)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 97(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 103(5). Section 107(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 108(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 109(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 110(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. In section 151, the words “, 46”. In Schedule 1, the entries for sections 46(1), 77(4), 78(6), 79(3), 85(2), 97(3), 103(5), 107(4), 108(4), 109(3) and 110(3). | Section 46. In section 47, the words “or 46”. Section 77(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 78(6)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 79(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 85(2)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 97(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 103(5). Section 107(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 108(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 109(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 110(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. In section 151, the words “, 46”. In Schedule 1, the entries for sections 46(1), 77(4), 78(6), 79(3), 85(2), 97(3), 103(5), 107(4), 108(4), 109(3) and 110(3). | Section 46. In section 47, the words “or 46”. Section 77(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 78(6)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 79(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 85(2)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 97(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 103(5). Section 107(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 108(4)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 109(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 110(3)(b) and the word “and” preceding it. In section 151, the words “, 46”. In Schedule 1, the entries for sections 46(1), 77(4), 78(6), 79(3), 85(2), 97(3), 103(5), 107(4), 108(4), 109(3) and 110(3). |
| Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 | c.2 | In Schedule 4, in paragraph 12, the entry relating to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. | In Schedule 4, in paragraph 12, the entry relating to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. | In Schedule 4, in paragraph 12, the entry relating to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. |
| Telecommunications Act 1984 | c.12 | In section 101(3), the paragraph (i) relating to the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988. | In section 101(3), the paragraph (i) relating to the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988. | In section 101(3), the paragraph (i) relating to the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988. |
| Companies Act 1985 | c.6 | In Schedule 15D, paragraph 17(h). | In Schedule 15D, paragraph 17(h). | In Schedule 15D, paragraph 17(h). |
| Weights and Measures Act 1985 | c.72 | Section 29. In Schedule 12, paragraphs 3 and 4. | Section 29. In Schedule 12, paragraphs 3 and 4. | Section 29. In Schedule 12, paragraphs 3 and 4. |
| Airports Act 1986 | c.31 | Section 74(3)(j). | Section 74(3)(j). | Section 74(3)(j). |
| Consumer Protection Act 1987 | c.43 | Sections 20 to 26. In section 27(1)(a), the words “and the provisions made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 28— | Sections 20 to 26. In section 27(1)(a), the words “and the provisions made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 28— | Sections 20 to 26. In section 27(1)(a), the words “and the provisions made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 28— |
| Consumer Protection Act 1987 | c.43 | in subsection (1), the words “or any provision made by or under Part III of this Act” , and in subsection(2)(b)(i), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. | ||
| Consumer Protection Act 1987 | c.43 | In section 29, in each of subsections (2), (5) (6)(a) and (7), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 30, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (6)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 33, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (3)(a)(i), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 34(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 35(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 41, in each of subsections (2) and (3), the words “or of a provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 46(4), the words “or any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. | In section 29, in each of subsections (2), (5) (6)(a) and (7), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 30, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (6)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 33, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (3)(a)(i), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 34(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 35(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 41, in each of subsections (2) and (3), the words “or of a provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 46(4), the words “or any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. | In section 29, in each of subsections (2), (5) (6)(a) and (7), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 30, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (6)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 33, in each of subsections (2)(a)(i) and (3)(a)(i), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 34(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 35(1)(a), the words “or of any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 41, in each of subsections (2) and (3), the words “or of a provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. In section 46(4), the words “or any provision made by or under Part III of this Act”. |
| County of Cleveland Act 1987 | c.ix | Section 23(6) and (7). | Section 23(6) and (7). | Section 23(6) and (7). |
| Road Traffic Act 1988 | c.52 | In section 80(1)— | In section 80(1)— | In section 80(1)— |
| the words from “, and any markings” to the end, and in subsection (2), the words from “, whether or not” to the end. | ||||
| Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 | c.41 | In section 50(2)(m)— | In section 50(2)(m)— | In section 50(2)(m)— |
| Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 | c.41 | in sub-paragraph (ii), the words “(other than Part II)”, and sub-paragraph (viii). | in sub-paragraph (ii), the words “(other than Part II)”, and sub-paragraph (viii). | |
| in sub-paragraph (ii), the words “(other than Part II)”, and sub-paragraph (viii). | in sub-paragraph (ii), the words “(other than Part II)”, and sub-paragraph (viii). | |||
| Broadcasting Act 1990 | c.42 | In Schedule 20, paragraphs 48 and 49. | In Schedule 20, paragraphs 48 and 49. | In Schedule 20, paragraphs 48 and 49. |
| Water Industry Act 1991 | c.56 | In Schedule 15, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. | In Schedule 15, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. | In Schedule 15, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. |
| Water Resources Act 1991 | c.57 | In Schedule 24, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. | In Schedule 24, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. | In Schedule 24, in Part 2, the words from “Any subordinate legislation” to the end. |
| North Yorkshire County Council Act 1991 | c.xiv | Section 6(6) and (7). | Section 6(6) and (7). | Section 6(6) and (7). |
| Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 | c.19 | In Schedule 16, paragraph 13. | In Schedule 16, paragraph 13. | In Schedule 16, paragraph 13. |
| Coal Industry Act 1994 | c.21 | Section 59(4)(m). | Section 59(4)(m). | Section 59(4)(m). |
| Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 | c.39 | In Schedule 13, paragraph 51. | In Schedule 13, paragraph 51. | In Schedule 13, paragraph 51. |
| Employment Rights Act 1996 | c.18 | In Schedule 1, paragraph 34. | In Schedule 1, paragraph 34. | In Schedule 1, paragraph 34. |
| London Local Authorities Act 1996 | c.ix | Section 16. Section 18(3). | Section 16. Section 18(3). | Section 16. Section 18(3). |
| Utilities Act 2000 | c.27 | Section 105(6)(k). | Section 105(6)(k). | Section 105(6)(k). |
| Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000 | asp 5 | In Schedule 12, paragraph 49. | In Schedule 12, paragraph 49. | In Schedule 12, paragraph 49. |
| Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 | c.16 | Section 66(4)(i). In Schedule 1, paragraph 46. In Schedule 2, paragraphs 4 and 9. | Section 66(4)(i). In Schedule 1, paragraph 46. In Schedule 2, paragraphs 4 and 9. | Section 66(4)(i). In Schedule 1, paragraph 46. In Schedule 2, paragraphs 4 and 9. |
| Kent County Council Act 2001 | c.iii | Section 13. | Section 13. | Section 13. |
| Medway Council Act 2001 | c.iv | Section 13. | Section 13. | Section 13. |
| Enterprise Act 2002 | c.40 | Section 10(2) to (4). In Schedule 13, paragraphs 1 and 7A. In Schedule 14, in the entry in respect of the Fair Trading Act 1973, the word “2”. In Schedule 25, paragraphs 16 and 17. | Section 10(2) to (4). In Schedule 13, paragraphs 1 and 7A. In Schedule 14, in the entry in respect of the Fair Trading Act 1973, the word “2”. In Schedule 25, paragraphs 16 and 17. | Section 10(2) to (4). In Schedule 13, paragraphs 1 and 7A. In Schedule 14, in the entry in respect of the Fair Trading Act 1973, the word “2”. In Schedule 25, paragraphs 16 and 17. |
| Nottingham City Council Act 2003 | c.ii | Section 12. | Section 12. | Section 12. |
| Companies Act 2006 | c.46 | In Schedule 2, paragraph 34(h). | In Schedule 2, paragraph 34(h). | In Schedule 2, paragraph 34(h). |
PART 2 — Revocations
| Title | Title | Reference | Extent of revocation | Extent of revocation |
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| Tourism (Sleeping Accommodation Price Display) Order 1977 | Tourism (Sleeping Accommodation Price Display) Order 1977 | S.I. 1977/1877 | The whole Order. | The whole Order. |
| Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 | Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 | S.I. 1981/231 (N.I. 10) | Article 22(2). In Schedule 10, paragraph 2. | Article 22(2). In Schedule 10, paragraph 2. |
| Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 | Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 | S.I. 1986/1078 | Regulation 5 | Regulation 5 |
| The Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 | The Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 | S.I. 1986/1032 (N.I. 6) | In Schedule 15D, paragraph 16(h). | In Schedule 15D, paragraph 16(h). |
| Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 | Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 | S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20) | Articles 13 to 27, 30 and 33. | Articles 13 to 27, 30 and 33. |
| Control of Misleading Advertising Regulations 1988 | Control of Misleading Advertising Regulations 1988 | S.I. 1988/915 | The whole Regulations. | The whole Regulations. |
| Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 | Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 | S.I. 1989/1796 | Regulation 10. | Regulation 10. |
| Estate Agents (Specified Offences) (No.2) Order 1991 | Estate Agents (Specified Offences) (No.2) Order 1991 | S.I. 1991/1091 | In the Schedule, the entries for the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987; and in the entry for the Trade Descriptions Act 1968– | In the Schedule, the entries for the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987; and in the entry for the Trade Descriptions Act 1968– |
| in the column headed “Provision”, the words “Section 1(1)”, “Section 13” and “Section 14(1)(b)”, and in the column headed “Description of Offence”, the words “Applying false trade description in relation to goods”, “False representations as to supply of goods or services”, “False or misleading statements as to services etc”. | ||||
| Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 | Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 | S.I, 1994/426 (N.I.1) | Article 49(3)(l). | Article 49(3)(l). |
| Motor Cycle Silencer and Exhaust Systems Regulations 1995 | Motor Cycle Silencer and Exhaust Systems Regulations 1995 | S.I. 1995/2370 | Regulation 7. | Regulation 7. |
| Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996 | Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996 | S.I. 1996/600 | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). |
| Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996 | Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996 | S.I. 1996/601 | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). |
| Energy Information (Combined Washer-Driers) Regulations 1997 | Energy Information (Combined Washer-Driers) Regulations 1997 | S.I. 1997/1624 | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). | In Schedule 5, paragraph 15(3)(i). |
| Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998 | Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998 | S.I. 1998/1807 | In regulation 6, the words “the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 or”. | In regulation 6, the words “the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 or”. |
| Motor Cycles (Protective Headgear) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 | Motor Cycles (Protective Headgear) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 | S.R. (NI) 1999 No 170 | In regulation 4, the words “the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 ”. | In regulation 4, the words “the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 ”. |
| Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 | Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 | S.R. (NI) 1999 No 454 | Regulation 4. | Regulation 4. |
| Energy Information (Lamps) Regulations 1999 | Energy Information (Lamps) Regulations 1999 | S.I. 1999/1517 | In Schedule 4, paragraph 12(3)(i). | In Schedule 4, paragraph 12(3)(i). |
| Energy Information (Dishwashers) Regulations 1999 | Energy Information (Dishwashers) Regulations 1999 | S.I. 1999/1676 | In Schedule 5, paragraph 12(3)(i). | In Schedule 5, paragraph 12(3)(i). |
| The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 | The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 | S.R. (NI) 2000 No 169 | Regulation 12. | Regulation 12. |
| Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2000 | Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2000 | S.I. 2000/914 | The whole Regulations. | The whole Regulations. |
| Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 | Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 | S.I. 2000/2334 | Regulation 24(4), (5), (7), (8) and (9). | Regulation 24(4), (5), (7), (8) and (9). |
| Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 | Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/419 (N.I.6) | Article 63(6)(m). | Article 63(6)(m). |
| Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003 | Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003 | S.I. 2003/752 | In Schedule 6, paragraph 12(3)(i). | In Schedule 6, paragraph 12(3)(i). |
| Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Community Infringements Specified UK Laws) Order 2003 | Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Community Infringements Specified UK Laws) Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/1374 | In the Schedule, the entry for Council Directive 84/450/EEC, and in the entry for Directive 1999/44/EC, in the column headed “Specified UK laws”, in sub-paragraph (iv), the words “and articles 4 and 5 of the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976 (consumer guarantees)”. | In the Schedule, the entry for Council Directive 84/450/EEC, and in the entry for Directive 1999/44/EC, in the column headed “Specified UK laws”, in sub-paragraph (iv), the words “and articles 4 and 5 of the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976 (consumer guarantees)”. |
| Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Notice to OFT of Intended Prosecution, Specified Enactments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Order 2003 | Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Notice to OFT of Intended Prosecution, Specified Enactments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/1376 | In the Schedule, the entries for— the Fair Trading Act 1973; and the Mock Auctions Act 1961; and in the entry for the Consumer Protection Act 1987, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “and all offences under Part III (misleading price indications)”; and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “29 misrepresentation”. | In the Schedule, the entries for— the Fair Trading Act 1973; and the Mock Auctions Act 1961; and in the entry for the Consumer Protection Act 1987, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “and all offences under Part III (misleading price indications)”; and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “29 misrepresentation”. |
| In the Schedule, the entries for— the Fair Trading Act 1973; and the Mock Auctions Act 1961; and in the entry for the Consumer Protection Act 1987, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “and all offences under Part III (misleading price indications)”; and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “29 misrepresentation”. | In the Schedule, the entries for— the Fair Trading Act 1973; and the Mock Auctions Act 1961; and in the entry for the Consumer Protection Act 1987, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “and all offences under Part III (misleading price indications)”; and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, in the column headed “Extent of Specification”, the words “29 misrepresentation”. | |||
| Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 | Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/1400 | In Schedule 3, the words “Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988”. In Schedule 4 the words “Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988”. | In Schedule 3, the words “Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988”. In Schedule 4 the words “Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988”. |
| Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Domestic Infringements) Order 2003 | Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Domestic Infringements) Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/1593 | In the Schedule the entries for— the Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977; the Consumer Protection Act 1987; the Consumer Transactions (Restriction on Statements) Order 1976; the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988; the Mock Auctions Act 1961; the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, the words “29 (misrepresentation)”. | In the Schedule the entries for— the Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977; the Consumer Protection Act 1987; the Consumer Transactions (Restriction on Statements) Order 1976; the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988; the Mock Auctions Act 1961; the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, and in the entry for the Weights and Measures Act 1985, the words “29 (misrepresentation)”. |
| Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order 2003 | Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order 2003 | S.I. 2003/2253 | The whole Order. | The whole Order. |
| Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2003 | Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2003 | S.I. 2003/3183 | The whole Regulations. | The whole Regulations. |
| Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 | Price Marking (Food and Drink) Services Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 | S.R.(NI) 2004 No 369 | The whole Order. | The whole Order. |
| Energy Information (Household Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 2004 | Energy Information (Household Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 2004 | S.I. 2004/1468 | In Schedule 6, paragraph 12(3)(h). | In Schedule 6, paragraph 12(3)(h). |
| Consumer Credit (Advertisements) Regulations 2004 | Consumer Credit (Advertisements) Regulations 2004 | S.I. 2004/1484 | In regulation 1(2) the definitions of “hire advertisement” and of “hire payment”. In regulation 2, the words “or a hire advertisement”. In regulation 3, the words “or hire advertisement”. In regulation 4— in paragraph (1), the words from “, and where a hire advertisement” to “Schedule 3 to these Regulations,”. in paragraph (2), the words from “in the case of credit advertisement” to “in the case of a hire advertisement,” in paragraph (3)(b), the words “or hire advertisement, as the case may be,”. In regulation 7— in paragraph (1), the words “or hire advertisement”. paragraphs (5) and (7). In regulation 9(2), the words “, and a hire advertisement shall not include in relation to any hire payment,”. Schedule 3. | In regulation 1(2) the definitions of “hire advertisement” and of “hire payment”. In regulation 2, the words “or a hire advertisement”. In regulation 3, the words “or hire advertisement”. In regulation 4— in paragraph (1), the words from “, and where a hire advertisement” to “Schedule 3 to these Regulations,”. in paragraph (2), the words from “in the case of credit advertisement” to “in the case of a hire advertisement,” in paragraph (3)(b), the words “or hire advertisement, as the case may be,”. In regulation 7— in paragraph (1), the words “or hire advertisement”. paragraphs (5) and (7). In regulation 9(2), the words “, and a hire advertisement shall not include in relation to any hire payment,”. Schedule 3. |
| Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 | Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 | S.I. 2004/1975 | In article 2(1), the definition of “the 1988 Regulations”. Article 6. Article 8(3)(e) and the word “and” preceding it. In article 12, in each of paragraphs (1)(a) and (2), the word “,6”. | In article 2(1), the definition of “the 1988 Regulations”. Article 6. Article 8(3)(e) and the word “and” preceding it. In article 12, in each of paragraphs (1)(a) and (2), the word “,6”. |
| Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 | Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 | S.I. 2004/2095 | Regulation 15(2), (3), (5), (6) and (7). In regulation 22, in each of paragraphs (2), (4) and (5), the words “, or under regulation 15(2) or (3),”. | Regulation 15(2), (3), (5), (6) and (7). In regulation 22, in each of paragraphs (2), (4) and (5), the words “, or under regulation 15(2) or (3),”. |
| Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 | Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 | S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I.21) | Article 265(5)(h). | Article 265(5)(h). |
| Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007 | Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007 | S.I. 2007/3544 | In the Schedule, in Part 3, the words “Textile Products (Determination of Composition) Regulations 2006”. | In the Schedule, in Part 3, the words “Textile Products (Determination of Composition) Regulations 2006”. |
Signed
Gareth Thomas — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Trade and Consumer Affairs — 2008-05-08
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Footnotes
[^f00001]: S.I. 1993/2661 and S.I. 1985/749.
[^f00002]: 1972 c.68; section 2(2) was amended by section 27(1)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51).
[^f00003]: Paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 was amended by section 27(2)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51).
[^f00004]: 1985 c.72; section 69 was amended by paragraph 75 of Schedule 16 to the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c.19) and by paragraph 144 of Schedule 13 to the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39).
[^f00005]: 1979 c.54; Part 5A was inserted by S.I. 2002/3045.
[^f00006]: 1982 c.29. Part 1B was inserted by S.I.2002/3045.
[^f00007]: 1980 c.43.
[^f00008]: 1995 c.46.
[^f00009]: S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I.26).
[^f00010]: 2002 c.40; paragraph 9B of Schedule 13 was inserted by S.I. 2006/3363.
[^f00011]: S.I.2000/2334, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00012]: 1914 c.1; section 1 was amended by paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c.29).
[^f00013]: 1916 c.39; section 1 was amended by paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c.29).
[^f00014]: 1951 c.33.
[^f00015]: 1958 c.49.
[^f00016]: 1958 c.24 (N.I.).
[^f00017]: 1961 c.47.
[^f00018]: 1968 c.29.
[^f00019]: 1970 c.31..
[^f00020]: 1972 c.xl.
[^f00021]: 1973 c.41.
[^f00022]: 1973 c.43.
[^f00023]: 1974 c.39.
[^f00024]: 1984 c.12; section 103(3)(s) and (t) were inserted by S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21).
[^f00025]: 1985 c.6; schedule 15D was inserted by section 25(1) of and paragraphs 16 and 25 of Schedule 2 to the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c.27).
[^f00026]: 1985 c.72.
[^f00027]: 1986 c.31; section 74(3)(t) was inserted by S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I.21).
[^f00028]: 1987 c.43.
[^f00029]: 1987 c.ix.
[^f00030]: 1988 c.25; sections 114A and 114B were inserted by section 3 of the Copyright, etc and Trade Marks (Offences and Enforcement) Act 2002 (c.22). Sections 204A and 204B were inserted by section 4 of that Act. Sections 297C and 297D were inserted by section 5 of that Act.
[^f00031]: 1988 c.52.
[^f00032]: 1989 c.15.
[^f00033]: 1990 c.41.
[^f00034]: 1991 c.56.
[^f00035]: 1991 c.57.
[^f00036]: 1991 c.xiv.
[^f00037]: 1993 c.43; section 145 was amended by paragraph 127(1) and (3) of Schedule 17 to the Communications Act 2003 (c.21).
[^f00038]: 1994 c.26; section 91 was amended by paragraph 58 of Schedule 4 to the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c.11).
[^f00039]: 1994 c.21.
[^f00040]: 1996 c.ix.
[^f00041]: 1999 c.29.
[^f00042]: 2000 c.26; paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 7 was substituted by article 2(4) of S.I. 2001/3617.
[^f00043]: 2000 c.27; section 105(6)(u) was inserted by section 59(1) of, and paragraph 16 of Schedule 12 to, the Railways Act 2005 (c.14).
[^f00044]: 2000 c.38.
[^f00045]: 2001 c.16; section 66(4)(o) was inserted by regulation 47(2) and (3) of S.I. 2005/1803 and section 66(4)(p) was inserted by paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 3 to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c.45); paragraph 73I of Schedule 1 was inserted by paragraph 14(3) of Schedule 3 to the Animal Welfare Act 2006; paragraphs 4A and 9A of Schedule 2 were inserted by regulation 47(2) and (5) of S.I. 2005/1803.
[^f00046]: 2001 c.iii.
[^f00047]: 2001 c.iv.
[^f00048]: 2002 c.40; paragraph 7A was inserted by regulation 22(2)(b) of S.I. 2006/3363 and paragraph 11 was substituted by paragraph 19 of the Schedule to S.I. 2005/2759.
[^f00049]: 2003 c.17.
[^f00050]: 2003 c.21.
[^f00051]: 2003 c.ii.
[^f00052]: 2006 c.36.
[^f00053]: 2006 c.46.
[^f00054]: S.I.1977/1877, amended by S.I. 1985/1778.
[^f00055]: S.I. 1981/231 (N.I.10) to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations..
[^f00056]: S.I. 1986/1078, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00057]: S.I. 1986/1032 (N.I.6), amended by S.I. 2005/1967 (N.I.17).
[^f00058]: S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I.20).
[^f00059]: S.I. 1988/915, amended by S.I. 2000/914, 2003/3183.
[^f00060]: S.I. 1989/1796, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations..
[^f00061]: S.I. 1991/1091, amended by S.I. 1992/2833; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00062]: S.I. 1994/426 (N.I.1).
[^f00063]: S.I. 1995/2370.
[^f00064]: S.I. 1996/600, amended by S.I. 2001/3142; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00065]: S.I. 1996/601, amended by S.I. 2001/3142; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00066]: S.I. 1997/1624, amended by S.I. 2001/3142; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00067]: S.I. 1998/1807, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00068]: S.R. (NI) 1999 No 170.
[^f00069]: S.R. (NI) 1999 No 454, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00070]: S.I. 1999/1517, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations..
[^f00071]: S.I. 1999/1676, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00072]: S.R. (NI) 2000 No 169 to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00073]: S.I. 2000/914.
[^f00074]: S.I. 2000/2334, amended by S.I. 2005/55; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00075]: S.I. 2002/3045.
[^f00076]: S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6).
[^f00077]: S.I. 2003/751.
[^f00078]: S.I. 2003/1374, amended by S.I. 2004/2095; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00079]: S.I. 2003/1376, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
[^f00080]: 1987 c.43.
[^f00081]: 1973 c.41
[^f00082]: 1987 c.47.
[^f00083]: 1994 c.26.
[^f00084]: 1985 c.72.
[^f00085]: S.I. 2003/1593.
[^f00086]: S.I. 1977/1918.
[^f00087]: 1987 c.43.
[^f00088]: S.I. 1976/1813.
[^f00089]: S.I. 1988/915.
[^f00090]: S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I.20).
[^f00091]: S.I. 2003/1400; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/1803, 2006/1057.
[^f00092]: S.I. 2003/2253.
[^f00093]: S.I. 2003/3183.
[^f00094]: S.R. (NI) 2004 No 369.
[^f00095]: S.I. 2004/1468.
[^f00096]: S.I. 2004/1484, amended by S.I. 2004/2619.
[^f00097]: S.I. 2004/1975.
[^f00098]: S.I. 2004/2095.
[^f00099]: S.I. 2006/202.
[^f00100]: S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I.21).
[^f00101]: S.I. 2006/3372.
[^f00102]: S.S.I. 2007/513.
[^f00103]: S.I. 2007/3544.
[^f00104]: S.I. 2006/3418.
[^f00105]: 1973 c.43.
[^f00106]: S.I. 1973/1952.
[^f00107]: S.I. 1986/26.
[^f00108]: S.I. 1988/1586.
[^f00109]: S.I. 1995/2489.
[^f00110]: S.I. 1992/737.
[^f00111]: S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20).
[^f00112]: S.R. (NI) 1992 No 272.
[^f00113]: 1987 c.43.
[^f00114]: 1973 c.41.
[^f00115]: 1985 c.72.
[^f00116]: S.I. 2003/1376.
[^f00117]: S.I. 1977/1918.
[^f00118]: 1987 c.43.
[^f00119]: S.I. 1976/1813.
[^f00120]: S.I.1988/915 amended by SI 2000/914, 2003/1400 and 2003/3183; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
[^f00121]: 1961 c.47.
[^f00122]: 1985 c.72.
[^f00123]: S.I. 1981/231 (N.I. 10).
[^f00125]: S.I. 1992/737.
[^f00126]: 2002 c.40.
[^f00127]: OJ No L250, 19.9.84, p17.
[^f00128]: S.I. 1976/1813.
[^f00129]: OJ No L290, 23.10.1997, p18.
[^f00130]: S.I. 2006/3372.
Penalty for offences
Time limit for prosecution
Offences committed by bodies of persons
Offence due to the default of another person
Due diligence defence
Innocent publication of advertisement defence
The repeal of sections 29 to 33 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 has effect in accordance with paragraph 15 of Schedule 2.
Editorial notes
[^c19257191]: S.I. 1993/2661 and S.I. 1985/749.
[^c19257201]: 1972 c.68; section 2(2) was amended by section 27(1)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51).
[^c19257211]: Paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 was amended by section 27(2)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51).
[^key-1b1a3689df97d1c8ac3f1969ceb52b86]: Words in reg. 27B(2) substituted (6.4.2025) by The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/381), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 32(3)
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