Commentary on Sections Schedule 27 - Minor and consequential amendments Paragraph 126 - Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
1016.Section 47(2) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 provides for a privilege against self-incrimination and incrimination of spouses where answers to questions or information are sought under the enforcement provisions of the Act. Paragraph 126 amends section 47(2) to extend the privilege to civil partners.