C1 Part XVIII Recognised Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses

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Chapter I Exemption

Supervision

300 Extension of functions of Tribunal.

1

If the Treasury are satisfied that the condition mentioned in subsection (2) is satisfied, they may by order confer functions on the Tribunal with respect to disciplinary proceedings—

a

of one or more investment exchanges in relation to which a recognition order under section 290 is in force or of such investment exchanges generally, or

b

of one or more clearing houses in relation to which a recognition order under that section is in force or of such clearing houses generally.

2

The condition is that it is desirable to exercise the power conferred under subsection (1) with a view to ensuring that—

a

decisions taken in disciplinary proceedings with respect to which functions are to be conferred on the Tribunal are consistent with—

i

decisions of the Tribunal in cases arising under Part VIII; and

ii

decisions taken in other disciplinary proceedings with respect to which the Tribunal has functions as a result of an order under this section; or

b

the disciplinary proceedings are in accordance with the Convention rights.

3

An order under this section may modify or exclude any provision made by or under this Act with respect to proceedings before the Tribunal.

4

Disciplinary proceedings” means proceedings under the rules of an investment exchange or clearing house in relation to market abuse by persons subject to the rules.

5

The Convention rights” has the meaning given in section 1 of the M1Human Rights Act 1998.