Section 12 Exceptions from the general duties under 1986 Act.I1

After section 4A of the 1986 Act there is inserted—

Exceptions from sections 4AA to 4A.

4B

(1)

Section 4AA does not apply in relation to the issuing by the Secretary of State of guidance under section 4AB.

(2)

Sections 4AA to 4A do not apply in relation to anything done by the Authority—

(a)

in the exercise of functions relating to the determination of disputes; or

(b)

in the exercise of functions under section 36A(3).

(3)

The Authority may nevertheless, when exercising any function under section 36A(3), have regard to any matter in respect of which a duty is imposed by sections 4AA to 4A if it is a matter to which the Director General of Fair Trading could have regard when exercising that function.

(4)

The duties imposed by sections 4AA to 4A do not affect the obligation of the Authority or the Secretary of State to perform or comply with any other duty or requirement (whether arising under this Act or another enactment, by virtue of any F1EU obligation or otherwise).