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(1)When the IFR conducts an investigation under section 68 into whether a person has committed a relevant infringement, the IFR must determine—
(a)whether the person committed the infringement, and
(b)if so, whether the person had a reasonable excuse for committing the infringement.
(2)The IFR must give a person a closure notice where—
(a)the IFR determines that the person has not committed the infringement, or
(b)the IFR determines that the person has committed the infringement but is not minded to take any action as a result of that determination (whether because the person had a reasonable excuse for committing the infringement, or otherwise).
(3)A closure notice is a notice—
(a)stating the IFR’s determination, and
(b)explaining the IFR’s determination.
(4)Where the IFR has accepted a commitment from the person to whom an investigation relates (see section 70), this section does not apply in relation to the behaviour to which the commitment relates.
(5)Part 8 contains provision about cases where the IFR determines that a person has committed a relevant infringement and is minded to take action as a result of that determination.
Commencement Information
I1S. 69 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 100(2)(g)
I2S. 69 in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2025/1286, reg. 2(1)(b)(v)
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