(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively as a result of withdrawal of the UK from the European Union (and in particular the deficiencies under paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act).

These Regulations amend Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services as it forms part of the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.