DefamationE+W
15E+WFor the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to any decision made or notice given by the [F1OFT] in the exercise of any of [F2its] functions under this Schedule.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 10 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 44(12)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F2Word in Sch. 10 paras. 13-15 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 44(12)(k); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 15 wholly in force at 1.8.2001; Sch. 10 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 275(1); Sch. 10 para. 15 in force (E.) at 1.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to the savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); Sch. 10 para. 15 in force (W.) at 1.8.2001 by S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 8