Draft guidance on the functions of the CMA after the end of the Transition Period
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The CMA has published guidance on its functions after the end of the Transition Period. The updated guidance provides information on the CMA’s merger, antitrust (including cartels) and consumer functions when the Transition Period comes to an end on 31 December 2020. It also covers the CMA’s approach in relation to “live” cases at the end of the Transition Period.
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Original consultation
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We are inviting views on the content of the Draft Guidance on the Functions of the CMA after the end of the Transition Period, and in particular on whether it provides sufficient information and clarity.
The Draft Guidance explains the legal changes expected to result from 11:00pm on 31 December 2020, when the Transition Period ends, in relation to:
- merger cases under the Enterprise Act 2002 (EA02)
- ‘antitrust’ cases, including cartels, under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) – i.e. relating to the competition law prohibitions on anti-competitive agreements and on abuse of a dominant position
- enforcement of consumer protection legislation, in particular under Part 8 of the EA02
- cases over which the European Commission has ‘continued competence’ under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement
The CMA will publish a final version of the updated Draft Guidance, having considered the comments received.
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Full outcome, responses to the consultation and summary of responses to the consultation published.
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First published.