Except as provided in Part 6 and Part 7 and Division 7 of this Part, nothing in this Act is to be construed as –

(a) conferring a right of action in civil proceedings in relation to a contravention of a provision of this Act; or

(b) conferring a defence to an action in civil proceedings or otherwise affecting a right of action in civil proceedings; or

(c) affecting the extent (if any) to which a right of action arises, or civil proceedings may be brought, in relation to breaches of duties or obligations imposed by the regulations.