# The Competition Act 1998 (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Competition
Made 6th March 2012
Laid before Parliament 7th March 2012
Coming into force 28th March 2012
The Secretary of State is satisfied that there are exceptional and compelling reasons of public policy why the prohibition contained in Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 ought not to apply to any agreement of the description specified in this Order. In exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 7(1) and (2) of Schedule 3 to the Competition Act 1998, the Secretary of State makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/710/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998-public-policy-exclusion-order-2012/introduction
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