F1PART 4ACONSUMERS’ RIGHTS TO REDRESS
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1
Nothing in this Part affects the ability of a consumer to make a claim under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in respect of conduct constituting a prohibited practice.
2
But a consumer may not—
a
make a claim to be compensated under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in respect of such conduct if the consumer has been compensated under this Part in respect of the conduct, or
b
make a claim to be compensated under this Part in respect of such conduct if the consumer has been compensated under a rule of law or equity, or under an enactment, in respect of the conduct.
3
In this regulation “enactment” includes—
a
an enactment contained in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978,
b
an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales,
c
an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and
d
an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.
Pt. 4A inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Consumer Protection (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/870), regs. 1(3), 3