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    This document provides the contents of the Enterprise Act 2002, which established the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. It outlines the general functions of the OFT, including acquiring information, providing information to the public, and promoting good consumer practices. It also describes the duties and processes related to mergers, including notifying regulators of completed or anticipated mergers and allowing interventions in certain public interest cases. Provisions for enforcement actions are included, such as interim restrictions and final orders.

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    This document provides the contents of the Enterprise Act 2002, which established the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. It outlines the general functions of the OFT, including acquiring information, providing information to the public, and promoting good consumer practices. It also describes the duties and processes related to mergers, including notifying regulators of completed or anticipated mergers and allowing interventions in certain public interest cases. Provisions for enforcement actions are included, such as interim restrictions and final orders.

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    This document provides the contents of the Enterprise Act 2002, which established the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. It outlines the general functions of the OFT, including acquiring information, providing information to the public, and promoting good consumer practices. It also describes the duties and processes related to mergers, including notifying regulators of completed or anticipated mergers and allowing interventions in certain public interest cases. Provisions for enforcement actions are included, such as interim restrictions and final orders.

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