Description

Signed Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation

On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill repeals and retains the rights in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations. In particular, the B…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-04-25
under deliberation

On 25 April 2023, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, including consumer protectio…

2024-05-23
adopted

On 23 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer…

2024-05-24
adopted

On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer…

2025-04-06
in force

On 6 April 2025, consumer protection measures in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act…