SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6E+WAlteration of reserved legal activities

Decision to hold investigationE+W

9(1)This paragraph applies where the Board has decided, following inquiries under paragraph 3 or 4, to hold a section 24 investigation or a section 26 investigation in respect of an activity.E+W

(2)The Board must, as soon as reasonably practicable, give notice of its decision to—

(a)the Lord Chancellor,

(b)the [F1CMA],

(c)the Consumer Panel, and

(d)the Lord Chief Justice,

and publish the notice.

(3)The notice must—

(a)state the Board's reasons for its decision to hold the investigation, and

(b)contain a description (in general terms) of the procedure set out in paragraphs 10 to 17 and in rules under this Schedule, including any relevant time limits.