United Kingdom: Unilateral conduct regulation in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill
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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force
On 1 January 2025, the unilateral conduct provisions of the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 entered into effect, enabled by Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1226 (C. 78). In particular, the…
Signed Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including unilateral conduct regulation
On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent. In particular, the Bill introduces an ex-ante regulatory regime for companies with "strategic market status" in digital …
Adopted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including unilateral conduct regulation
On 23 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was adopted by the United Kingdom Parliament. In particular, the Bill introduces an ex-ante regulatory regime for companies with "strategic mar…
Introduced Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including unilateral conduct regulation
On 25 April 2023, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, including unilateral conduct regulation, was introduced in the UK House of Commons. In particular, the Bill introduces an ex-ante regulatory regime for companies with "strategic …