United Kingdom: High Court declined to impose Competition and Markets Authority's proposed 1:2 fixed volume requirement, refusing wider findings on Emma Sleep reference pricing

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High Court declined to impose Competition and Markets Authority's proposed 1:2 fixed volume requirement, refusing wider findings on Emma Sleep reference pricing

On 30 July 2026, the High Court handed down its judgment on the reference pricing element of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) case against Emma Sleep. The Court found that Emma Sleep had breached consumer law in relation to certain admi…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2024-10-25
under deliberation

On 25 October 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initiated a court action against Em…

2026-05-22
in force

On 22 May 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) secured a court-confirmed settlement wi…

2026-07-30
in force

On 30 July 2026, the High Court handed down its judgment on the reference pricing element of the Co…