Part 7

Investigatory powers etc

Investigations into relevant infringements

Outcomes of investigations
69
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.