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32 Interim enforcement orders

(1) The CMA may make an enforcement order on an interim basis (an "interim enforcement order") in relation to a suspected breach of a conduct requirement where -

(a) the CMA has begun a conduct investigation in relation to the suspected breach, and

(b) the CMA considers that it is necessary to act on an interim basis -

(i) to prevent significant damage to a particular person or category of person,

(ii) to prevent conduct which could reduce the effectiveness of any other steps the CMA might take in relation to the conduct requirement which it suspects the undertaking has breached or is breaching, or

(iii) to protect the public interest.

(2) An interim enforcement order must specify the suspected breach to which it relates.

(3) Before making an interim enforcement order, the CMA must give the undertaking to which it would relate an opportunity to make representations to it about the order which it proposes to make.

(4) But the duty in subsection (3) does not apply where the CMA conside

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