Explanatory note

This is the second Commencement Order made under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (“the Act”) that extends to the UK. Certain provisions came into force in accordance with section 100 of the Act, on the passing of the Act or two months after the passing of the Act. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Commencement)(England) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/965) brought certain provisions into force on 27th May 2015 in relation to England only. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1333) brought certain provisions into force on 27th May 2015 in relation to the UK. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision)(England) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1575) brought certain provisions into force on 1st September 2015 in relation to England only.

Article 2 brings a number of provisions of the Act into force on 3rd August 2015 for the purpose only of making regulations or guidance. The provisions are section 81 and paragraphs 12, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 28 to 35 of Schedule 8, which relate to private actions in competition law.