# Energy Act 2008, Section 12: Injunctions restraining breaches of section 2(1)

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

(1) Where the OGA considers it necessary or expedient to restrain any actual or apprehended breach of section 2(1), the OGA may apply to the court for an injunction or, in Scotland, an interdict.
(2) An application may be made whether or not the OGA has exercised or is proposing to exercise any of the other powers under this Chapter.
(3) On an application under subsection (1), the court may grant such an injunction or interdict as the court thinks appropriate for the purpose of restraining the breach.
(4) Rules of court may provide for an injunction or interdict to be issued against a person whose identity is unknown.
(5) In this section “the court” means—
(a) the High Court, or
(b) in Scotland, the Court of Session.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/32/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2008/section-12
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