Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980

[F1 64C Investigatory powers of the [F2 Competition and Markets Authority ]. S

(1) For the purpose of investigating any matter under section 64A, the [F3 CMA] may by notice in writing—

(a) require any person to produce to [F4 the CMA] or to any person appointed by [F4 the CMA] for the purpose, at a time and place specified in the notice, any documents which are specified or described in the notice and which—

(i) are in that person’s custody or under that person’s control; and

(ii) relate to any matter relevant to the investigation; or

(b) require any person carrying on any business to furnish to [F4 the CMA] (within such time and in such manner and form as the notice may specify) such information as may be specified or described in the notice.

(2) A person shall not be required under this section to produce any document or disclose any information which he would be entitled to refuse to produce or disclose on the grounds of confidentiality between a client and his professional legal adviser in any civil proceedings.

[F5 (2A) A notice under this section may be issued on the CMA's behalf by any member of the CMA Board.]

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Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s.43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

F2 Words in s. 64C heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 12(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F3 Word in s. 64C(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 12(2)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F4 Words in s. 64C(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 12(2)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F5 S. 64C(2A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 12(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F6 S. 64C(3) repealed (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 2, {Sch. para. 2(2)}