SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 Restrictions on the Holding of Licences

Part II Disqualification for Holding Licences

General disqualification on grounds of undue influence

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1

A person is a disqualified person in relation to a licence granted by the Commission or the Authority if in the opinion of that body—

a

any relevant body is, by the giving of financial assistance or otherwise, exerting influence over the activities of that person, and

b

that influence has led, is leading or is likely to lead to results which are adverse to the public interest.

2

In sub-paragraph (1) “relevant body”—

a

in relation to a licence granted by the Commission, means a body falling within paragraph 1(1)(c) to (h) or (j) above or a body which is controlled—

i

by a person falling within paragraph 1(1)(c) to (g) above, or

ii

by two or more such persons taken together; and

b

in relation to a licence granted by the Authority, means a body falling within paragraph 1(1)(c) to (h) or (j) or 3 above or a body which is controlled as mentioned in paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) above.