Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19
Timestamp: 2019-07-18 18:37:27
Document Index: 674613516

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Changes over time for: Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013
Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 18 July 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
1The AdjudicatorU.K.
I1S. 1 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
How does the Adjudicator arbitrate disputes?U.K.
2ArbitrationU.K.
I2S. 2 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
3Information about arbitrationU.K.
I3S. 3 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
How does the Adjudicator carry out investigations and enforce their findings?U.K.
4InvestigationsU.K.
I4S. 4 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
5Investigation reportsU.K.
I5S. 5 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
6Investigations: forms of enforcementU.K.
I6S. 6 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
7Investigations: enforcement using recommendationsU.K.
I7S. 7 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
8Investigations: enforcement using requirements to publish informationU.K.
I8S. 8 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
9Investigations: enforcement using financial penaltiesU.K.
(a)must have regard to the Adjudicator's recommendation when making the first order under subsection (6);
I9S. 9 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
10Recovery of investigation costsU.K.
I10S. 10 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
What advice, guidance and recommendations does the Adjudicator give?U.K.
11AdviceU.K.
I11S. 11 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
12GuidanceU.K.
I12S. 12 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
13Recommendations to [F1Competition and Markets Authority]U.K.
If the Adjudicator considers it appropriate for any changes to be made to the Groceries Code, he or she must recommend them to the [F1Competition and Markets Authority].
F1Words in s. 13 and in heading substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 205 (with art. 3)
I13S. 13 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
What are the Adjudicator's reporting requirements?U.K.
14Annual reportU.K.
(4)The report must set out any recommendations that the Adjudicator has made to the [F2Competition and Markets Authority] for changes to the Groceries Code.
(b)the [F3Competition and Markets Authority].
F2Words in s. 14(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 206 (with art. 3)
F3Words in s. 14(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 206 (with art. 3)
I14S. 14 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
How is the Adjudicator supervised?U.K.
15Review of Adjudicator and guidance from Secretary of StateU.K.
(a)consider how much the Adjudicator's powers have been exercised; and
(b)the [F4Competition and Markets Authority];
(9)As a result of the findings of a review, the Secretary of State may give guidance to the Adjudicator about any matter relating to the Adjudicator's functions.
(b)may be revoked only if, as a result of the findings of a review, the Secretary of State thinks that revoking the order would not impair the Adjudicator's effectiveness.
F4Words in s. 15(8)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 207(a) (with art. 3)
F5S. 15(8)(c) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 207(b) (with art. 3)
I15S. 15 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
16Transfer of Adjudicator functions and abolition etcU.K.
(1)The Secretary of State may by order transfer some or all of the Adjudicator's functions to a public body and in deciding whether to do so must take account of the desirability of—
(c)if the Secretary of State transfers all of the Adjudicator's functions under subsection (1); or
(3)An order under subsection (2) may include provision transferring the Adjudicator's property, rights and liabilities.
I16S. 16 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
17Information to Secretary of StateU.K.
I17S. 17 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
How does the Adjudicator handle information?U.K.
18ConfidentialityU.K.
I18S. 18 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
How may the Adjudicator be funded?U.K.
19Levy fundingU.K.
(1)The Adjudicator may require the specified retailers to pay a levy towards the Adjudicator's expenses.
(2)Before imposing a levy the Adjudicator must obtain the Secretary of State's consent.
liabilities shown in the Adjudicator's statement of accounts for that financial year; and
I19S. 19 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
20Payments by Secretary of StateU.K.
I20S. 20 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
Amendments and transitionU.K.
21Amendments and transitionU.K.
I21S. 21 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
Definitions and final provisionsU.K.
22DefinitionsU.K.
23OrdersU.K.
SCHEDULE 1U.K.The Adjudicator
I22Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I23Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I24Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
Deputy AdjudicatorU.K.
I25Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
5The Deputy Adjudicator may carry out any of the Adjudicator's functions.
I26Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
(a)a person's initial term of office may not be more than four years;
I27Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I28Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
8(1)The Adjudicator may pay to or in respect of the person holding office as the Adjudicator or the Deputy Adjudicator—U.K.
I29Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
9(1)The Adjudicator may make arrangements with the Secretary of State or any other public authority for staff to be seconded to the Adjudicator.U.K.
I30Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
10(1)The Adjudicator must make procedural arrangements for dealing with any conflict of interest affecting—U.K.
I31Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
11(1)This paragraph applies if both the Adjudicator and the Deputy Adjudicator are unable to act in relation to a matter because of conflicts of interest.U.K.
(3)An acting Deputy Adjudicator may carry out any of the Adjudicator's functions for the purpose of dealing with the matter in respect of which he or she is appointed.
I32Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I33Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
13The application of the Adjudicator's seal must be authenticated by the signature of—
I34Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I35Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
15(1)The Adjudicator must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts.U.K.
I36Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
16The Adjudicator may do anything that is calculated to facilitate the carrying out of the Adjudicator's functions or is conducive or incidental to the carrying out of those functions.
I37Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
Assistance from Office of Fair TradingU.K.
17The [F6Competition and Markets Authority] may provide staff, premises, facilities or other assistance to the Adjudicator (with or without charge).
F6Words in Sch. 1 para. 17 substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 208 (with art. 3)
I38Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
18(1)The following are exempt from liability in damages for anything done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of their functions—U.K.
I39Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
SCHEDULE 2U.K.Information powers
1(1)The Adjudicator may, for the purposes of an investigation, require a person—U.K.
(a)to provide documents in the retailer's possession or control;
(b)to provide other information in the retailer's possession or control.
I40Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
2(1)It is an offence for a person intentionally to fail to comply with a requirement under this Schedule.U.K.
I41Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I42Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2
I43Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 25.6.2013 by S.I. 2013/1236, art. 2