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How to cite
[2018] 2 WLR 1583
Neutral citation format (OSCOLA). Always confirm against the official judgment.
“…in Perinpanathan to “regulatory functions”. These are not confined to specific obligations. As Lord Sumption put it in R (Gallaher Group) v CMA [2018] UKSC 25, [2018] 2 WLR 1583 at [46]:…”
“…In light, moreover, of the decision of the Supreme Court decision in R (Gallaher Group Ltd) v Competition and Markets Authority [20181 UKSC 25, [2018] 2 WLR 1583 it is "very doubtful" that there is any free-standing doctrine of substantive fairness [67]. As stated by Lord Carnwath JSC in Gallaher at [41]:…”
“…ow needs to be read in the light of the more recent decision of the Supreme Court in R (Gallaher Group Ltd) v Competition and Markets Authority [2018] UKSC 25; [2018] 2 WLR 1583 and, if anything, has been reinforced by what was said in that case. Although Gallaher was not cited before us, it is (to say the least) very doubtful that any…”