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SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 4E+W Authorised bodies]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2Part IIIE+W Alteration of regulations and rules by order

Textual Amendments

F2Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3Notice to authorised bodyE+W

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F417(1)If the [F5Secretary of State] considers—

(a)that any of the qualification regulations of an authorised body may unduly restrict a right of audience or right to conduct litigation or the exercise of such a right, or

(b)that any of the rules of conduct of an authorised body may unduly restrict the exercise of such a right,

he may give written notice to the body.

(2)Before giving notice to an authorised body under sub-paragraph (1) the [F5Secretary of State] shall inform each of the designated judges that he intends to do so.

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F6Representations by authorised bodyE+W

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F718(1)The notice shall invite the authorised body to make representations in writing to the [F8Secretary of State].

(2)Any such representations must be made before the end of—

(a)the period of three months beginning with the date on which the notice was given; or

(b)such other period as the authorised body and the [F8Secretary of State] may agree.

(3)When that period has expired the [F8Secretary of State] shall consider, in the light of any representations made under sub-paragraph (2), whether he proposes to make alterations of the qualification regulations or rules of conduct.

(4)If the [F8Secretary of State] proposes to make alterations of the qualification regulations or rules of conduct he shall send a copy of—

(a)the alterations which he proposes to make; and

(b)any representations made under sub-paragraph (2),

to the Consultative Panel, the [F9OFT] and each of the designated judges.

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F9Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F10Advice of Consultative PanelE+W

Textual Amendments

F10Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F1119(1)The Consultative Panel shall consider whether the alterations should be made.

(2)The [F12Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide the Consultative Panel with such additional information as it may reasonably require.

(3)When the Consultative Panel has completed its consideration it shall give such advice to the [F12Secretary of State] as it thinks fit.

(4)The Consultative Panel shall publish any advice given by it under this paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F11Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F13Advice of [F14Office of Fair Trading]E+W

Textual Amendments

F13Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F14Words in the cross-heading before Sch. 4 para. 20 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F1520(1)The [F16OFT] shall consider whether making the alterations would have, or be likely to have, any significant effect on competition.

(2)The [F17Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide the [F16OFT] with such additional information as [F18it] may reasonably require.

(3)When the [F16OFT] has completed [F19its] consideration [F19it]shall give such advice to the [F17Secretary of State] as [F19it] thinks fit.

(4)The [F16OFT] shall publish any advice given by [F20it] under this paragraph.

(5)The [F16OFT]shall, so far as practicable, exclude from anything published under sub-paragraph (4) any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the authorised body) the publication of which would, or might in [F21its] opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.

(6)Section 46 shall apply in relation to the investigation of any matter with a view to its consideration under this paragraph as it applies in relation to the investigation of any matter under section 45.

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F16Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F22Further representations by authorised bodyE+W

Textual Amendments

F22Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2321(1)When the [F24Secretary of State] has received the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F25OFT], he shall send a copy of the advice to the authorised body.

(2)The authorised body shall be allowed a period of 28 days, beginning with the day on which the copy is sent to him, or such other period as the authorised body and the [F24Secretary of State] may agree, to make representations about the advice to the [F24Secretary of State].

Textual Amendments

F23Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F25Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F26Advice of designated judgesE+W

Textual Amendments

F26Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2722(1)The [F28Secretary of State] shall send to each of the designated judges a copy of—

(a)the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F29OFT]; and

(b)any representations made under paragraph 21(2).

(2)Each of the designated judges shall then consider whether the alterations should be made.

(3)The [F28Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.

(4)When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the [F28Secretary of State] as he thinks fit.

Textual Amendments

F27Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F29Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F30Decision by [F31Secretary of State]E+W

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3223(1)After considering—

(a)the advice given by the Consultative Panel and any representations made about it;

(b)the advice given by the [F33OFT] and any representations made about it; and

(c)the advice given by each of the designated judges under paragraph 22,

the [F34Secretary of State] shall decide whether to make the alterations.

(2)When the [F34Secretary of State] has made his decision he shall notify the authorised body of it.

(3)If the [F34Secretary of State] has decided to make the alterations he shall also notify the authorised body of the reasons for his decision.

Textual Amendments

F32Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F33Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F35Order effecting alterationsE+W

Textual Amendments

F35Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3624If the [F37Secretary of State] has decided to make the alterations he may make an order giving effect to the alterations.

Textual Amendments

F36Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)