UK competition law collective proceedings regime evolving a decade on

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 through an opt-out collective actions regime for infringements of competition law.

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.

Author's summary: UK competition law regime marks 10th anniversary.

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