The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Request for Consultation) Order 2003
Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (“the Act”) enables persons or bodies which are general or designated enforcers to seek enforcement orders prohibiting infringements of domestic or Community provisions which harm the collective interests of consumers. Section 214 of the Act requires an enforcer to consult the person against whom the enforcement order would be made and not to apply for an order until 14 days after the request for consultation is received by the person concerned in respect of an enforcement order or 7 days in respect of an interim enforcement order. Prior consultation is not required if the OFT thinks that an application for an enforcement order or an interim enforcement order should be made without delay. This Order lays down rules in respect of the making and receipt of an enforcer’s initial request for consultation to the person concerned.