103 Duty of expedition in relation to references [F1under section 45 or 62]U.K.
F2(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)In deciding whether to make a reference under section 45 or 62 the Secretary of State shall have regard, with a view to the prevention or removal of uncertainty, to the need for making a decision as soon as reasonably practicable.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 103 heading inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 327(3)(a)(i), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(b)(i)
F2S. 103(1) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 327(3)(a)(ii), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(b)(i)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 3 modified (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 4 para. 56; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(c) (with Sch.)
C2S. 103 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 15, Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(k)(11) (as amended (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891), arts. 1, 18(1)-(17) (with arts. 20-23))