SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Information powers
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1
The Adjudicator may, for the purposes of an investigation, require a person—
a
to provide documents in the person’s possession or control;
b
to provide other information in the person’s possession or control.
2
The Adjudicator may, for the purposes of monitoring whether a large retailer has followed a recommendation made under section 7, require the retailer—
a
to provide documents in the retailer’s possession or control;
b
to provide other information in the retailer’s possession or control.
3
A requirement imposed under this paragraph may include a requirement for information to be provided orally.
4
A requirement is imposed by giving a written notice specifying—
a
to whom the information is to be provided;
b
where it is to be provided;
c
when, or the time by which, it is to be provided;
d
the form and manner in which it is to be provided.
5
A notice must also explain the possible consequences of failing to comply.
6
If a notice requires an individual to attend at a particular place the Adjudicator must offer to pay necessary travelling expenses.
7
A person may not be required under this paragraph to do anything that the person could not be compelled to do in civil proceedings before—
a
the High Court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland; or
b
the Court of Session in Scotland.