SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Procedure for appeals to the CMA

Determination of appeal by CMA

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1

A determination by the CMA on an appeal—

a

must be contained in an order made by the CMA;

b

must set out the reasons for the determination;

c

takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;

d

must be notified by the CMA to the parties to the appeal;

e

must be published by the CMA—

i

as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;

ii

in such manner as the CMA considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the determination to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).

2

The CMA may exclude from publication under sub-paragraph (1)(e) any information which it is satisfied is—

a

commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or might in the CMA's opinion, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates, or

b

information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or might in the CMA's opinion, significantly harm the individual's interests.

3

The Payment Systems Regulator must take such steps as it considers necessary for it to comply with an order of the CMA made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a).

4

The steps must be taken—

a

if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;

b

in any other case, within a reasonable time.