Modifications etc. (not altering text)
(1)Neither the [F1Secretary of State] nor any of the designated judges shall be liable in damages for anything done or omitted in the discharge or purported discharge of any of their functions under this Part.
(2)For the purposes of the law of defamation, the publication by the [F1Secretary of State] , a designated judge or the [F2OFT]of any advice or reasons given by or to him [F3or it] in the exercise of functions under this Part shall be absolutely privileged.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 69 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(c) (with arts. 6, 8)
F2Word in s. 69(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(6)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F3Word in s. 69(2) inserted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(6)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Commencement Information
I1S. 69 wholly in force at 1.4.1991 see s. 124(3) and S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.