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Article 15 Allocation of investigations

1. Where the suspected forced labour is taking place outside the territory of the Union, the Commission shall act as the lead competent authority.

2. Where the suspected forced labour is taking place in the territory of a Member State, a competent authority of that Member State shall act as the lead competent authority.