(1)This section applies if—
(a)a person is convicted of an offence by or before a court in the United Kingdom, or
(b)a judgment is given against a person by a court in civil proceedings in the United Kingdom.
(2)The court may make arrangements to bring the conviction or judgment to the attention of the OFT if it appears to the court—
(a)having regard to the functions of the OFT under this Part or under the Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38) that it is expedient for the conviction or judgment to be brought to the attention of the OFT, and
(b)without such arrangements the conviction or judgment may not be brought to the attention of the OFT.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2) it is immaterial that the proceedings have been finally disposed of by the court.
(4)Judgment includes an order or decree and references to the giving of the judgment must be construed accordingly.