# Competition Act 1998, Section 57: Defamation.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to any advice, guidance, notice or direction given, or decision made, by the CMA in the exercise of any of its functions under this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/41/section/57 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998/section-57
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