Section 20: Application of competition legislation to references etc.
41.Section 20 provides for the application of competition legislation to references. The purpose and effect of this section is to ensure consistency between the Competition Commission’s procedures in relation to a reference under this Part of the Act and with its procedures in relation to its (relevant) functions under competition legislation. For example, it deals with the treatment of witnesses and documents, time limits on reports and penalties for false and misleading information. Details of these provisions are set out in the relevant legislation and not in this Act.