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The Competition Act part one : the risks

By: Series: PFI Intelligence Bulletin ; 7(1) March 2002, 22(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: The first of a two-part feature which considers the potential pitfalls of the Competition Act 1998. The Act, which came into force on 1 March 2002, prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a market -dominant position and has implications for all businesses in the UK. Article advises firms to check no infringements have been committed so far; what to do on finding an infringement and to implement a compliance programme for the future.

The first of a two-part feature which considers the potential pitfalls of the Competition Act 1998. The Act, which came into force on 1 March 2002, prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a market -dominant position and has implications for all businesses in the UK. Article advises firms to check no infringements have been committed so far; what to do on finding an infringement and to implement a compliance programme for the future.