UK Competition Law Collective Proceedings Regime Evolving a Decade On
As the UK's competition law collective proceedings regime reaches its 10th anniversary, four notable cases may provide much-needed procedural clarity for opt-out collective actions in 2026 and beyond.
UK competition law collective proceedings were introduced in 2015 through amendments to the Competition Act 1998, via the Consumer Rights Act 2015, allowing consumers to seek redress for losses or damages.
Ten years on, there is still considerable debate about the direction of travel for the opt-out regime.
Important amendments to the Competition Act 1998 transformed consumers’ ability to seek redress for losses or damages, ushering in an opt-out collective actions regime for infringements of competition law.
Author's summary: UK competition law regime evolves after 10 years.
More News
- Mateusz Gamrot Releases His First Statement Following His Loss To Charles Oliveira
- Electric Island Expands with Five Shows and a Massive Lineup
- The Ghost of Yotei map is a great tool, but choosing to not use it expands the world.
- Open Letter: Chancellor urged to back SMEs in Autumn Statement - PropertyWire
- Who knew that the public would end up supporting striking teachers? Not Danielle Smith and the UCP! - Alberta Politics
- Who won fashion month SS26 on social media?
- Government completes assessment of Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail business case