{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/financial-services-and-markets-act-2000/section-298",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/financial-services-and-markets-act-2000/section-298.json",
  "legislation": "ukpga/2000/8",
  "legislation_title": "Financial Services and Markets Act 2000",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/financial-services-and-markets-act-2000",
  "path": "section/298",
  "kind": "section",
  "number": "298",
  "heading": "Directions and revocation: procedure.",
  "text": "(1) Before giving a direction under section 296 or 296A, or making a revocation order under section 297(1B), (2), (2A) or (2D), the appropriate regulator must—\n(a) give written notice of its intention to do so to the recognised body concerned;\n(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(2) A notice under subsection (1) must—\n(a) state why the appropriate regulator intends to give the direction or make the order; and\n(b) draw attention to the right to make representations conferred by subsection (3).\n(3) Before the end of the period for making representations—\n(a) the recognised body,\n(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nmay make representations to the appropriate regulator.\n(4) The period for making representations is such period as is specified in the notice (which may, in any particular case, be extended by the appropriate regulator).\n(5) In deciding whether to—\n(a) give a direction, or\n(b) make a revocation order,\nthe appropriate regulator must have regard to any representations made in accordance with subsection (3).\n(6) When the appropriate regulator has decided whether to give a direction under section 296 or 296A or to make the proposed revocation order, it must—\n(a) give the recognised body written notice of its decision; ... and\n(aa) in the case of a direction under section 296 given to a recognised CSD ... or a revocation order under section 297(1B), give the recognised CSD ... reasons for its decision.\n(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(6A) If the appropriate regulator—\n(a) gives a direction under section 296 to a recognised body because it has failed, or is likely to fail, to comply with an obligation imposed on it by or under Article 4 or 15 of the SFT regulation;\n(aa) gives any other direction under section 296 to a recognised CSD;\n(ab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(ac) makes a revocation order under section 297(1B);\n(b) makes a revocation order under section 297(2A)(c) because a recognised body has failed, or is likely to fail, to comply with an obligation imposed on it by or under Article 4 or 15 of the SFT regulation; or\n(c) makes a revocation order under section 297(2D),\nthe body concerned may refer the matter to the Tribunal.\n(7) If the appropriate regulator reasonably considers it necessary to do so, it may give a direction under section 296 or 296A—\n(a) without following the procedure set out in this section; or\n(b) if the appropriate regulator has begun to follow that procedure, regardless of whether the period for making representations has expired.\n(7A) Subsection (7) does not apply in relation to a direction given to a recognised CSD ... under section 296.\n(7B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(8) If the appropriate regulator has, in relation to a particular matter, followed the procedure set out in subsections (1) to (5), it need not follow it again if, in relation to that matter, it decides to take action other than that specified in its notice under subsection (1).\n(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(1) inserted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Word in s. 298(1) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(24)(a) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(1) substituted (13.7.2016) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transparency of Securities Financing Transactions and of Reuse) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/715), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(1) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "S. 298(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(2), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "S. 298(1)(c) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(2), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(2)(a) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "S. 298(3)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(3), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "S. 298(3)(c) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(3), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(3) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "S. 298(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(4), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(5) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(6) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(6) inserted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "S. 298(6)(b) and word omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(5), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "S. 298(6)(aa) and word inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(24)(b) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(6)(aa) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Investment Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/662), regs. 1(3), 5(15)(a) (with savings in S.I. 2019/680, reg. 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "S. 298(6A) inserted (13.7.2016) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transparency of Securities Financing Transactions and of Reuse) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/715), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "S. 298(6A)(aa)-(ac) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(24)(c) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "S. 298(6A)(ab) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Investment Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/662), regs. 1(3), 5(15)(b) (with savings in S.I. 2019/680, reg. 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(7) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F22",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(7) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 32(6), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F23",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(7) inserted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F24",
      "text": "S. 298(7A)(7B) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(24)(d) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F25",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(7A) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Investment Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/662), regs. 1(3), 5(15)(c) (with savings in S.I. 2019/680, reg. 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F26",
      "text": "S. 298(7B) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Investment Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/662), regs. 1(3), 5(15)(d) (with savings in S.I. 2019/680, reg. 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F27",
      "text": "Words in s. 298(8) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 8 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F28",
      "text": "S. 298(9) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Investment Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/662), regs. 1(3), 5(15)(e) (with savings in S.I. 2019/680, reg. 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "C",
      "label": "C1",
      "text": "S. 298 amended (temp. from 3.9.2001 to 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2659, arts. 1(2), 3(11); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "C",
      "label": "C2",
      "text": "S. 298 applied (with modifications) by 1998 c. 40, s. 170B(9) (as inserted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/504), reg. 1(2), s. 170B(9) (with regs. 52-58))"
    },
    {
      "type": "C",
      "label": "C3",
      "text": "S. 298 applied by S.I. 2014/2879, reg. 5M(4) (as inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 5(9) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1)))"
    },
    {
      "type": "I",
      "label": "I1",
      "text": "S. 298 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 298 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 298 in force for specified purposes at 3.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2 Sch. Pt. 2; s. 298 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)"
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/section/298",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T09:21:21.899993+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}