7(1)If a person refuses or fails to comply with a notice under paragraph 6, the [F1CMA] may certify that fact in writing to the High Court which may enquire into the case.E+W
(2)If after hearing—
(a)any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the person, and
(b)any statement which may be offered in defence,
the High Court is satisfied that the person did not have a reasonable excuse for refusing or failing to comply with the notice, the High Court may punish him as if he had been guilty of contempt of court.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 10 para. 7 substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 96(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 7 wholly in force at 1.8.2001; Sch. 10 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 275(1); Sch. 10 para. 7 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. 7 in force (W.) at 1.8.2001 by S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 8