Section 28 — Closing a conduct investigation without making a finding
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2025-01-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The CMA may close a conduct investigation at any time without making a finding as to whether or not a breach of a conduct requirement has occurred.
(2) When the CMA decides to close a conduct investigation, the CMA must give the undertaking to which the investigation related a notice to that effect.
(3) The notice must—
(a) describe the undertaking in respect of which the CMA began the investigation,
(b) state the conduct requirement to which the investigation related, and
(c) include the CMA’s reasons for closing the investigation.
(4) As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection (2), the CMA must publish the notice.