Modification of enforcement functions11
1
The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 200011 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 3 (Interpretation), in the definition of “enforcement authority” omit “the OFT,”.
3
In regulation 26(1) (Consideration of complaints)—
a
at the end of sub-paragraph (a) omit “or”, and
b
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
or
c
the OFT has agreed to consider the complaint.
4
After regulation 26 insert—
Complaints – consideration by the OFT26A
1
If the OFT agrees to consider a complaint made to it about a breach it shall be under a duty to consider that complaint.
2
Paragraphs (3) and (4) of regulation 26 shall apply to the OFT when it is under a duty to consider a complaint as they apply to an enforcement authority.
5
In regulation 27 (Injunctions to secure compliance with these Regulations)—
a
in paragraph (1) for “any other” substitute “an”;
b
in paragraph (2) omit “other than the OFT”.
6
In regulation 28 (Notification of undertakings and orders to the OFT) omit “other than the OFT”.
7
In regulation 29(2) (Publication, information and advice) after “The OFT” insert “or an enforcement authority”.