On Mar. 7, UK GVT issued UK CMA consumer enforcement rules 2025.
UK GVT announced the publication of the Digital markets, competition and consumers act 2024 (CMA consumer enforcement rules) regulations 2025 (StIn 2025/267).
Govern how CMA’s investigation and decision-making will function in consumer cases.
Follows UK CMA Jul. 2024 consulted on digital markets act 2024, see #221442.
Overview of Regulations
Clarify interpretation of relevant terms and establish that rules apply to CMA investigations or enforcement actions under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c.13) relating to infringements of consumer law.
Outlines procedures for a respondent to submit representations in enforcement action.
Requires CMA set a time limit for responding to requirement to substantiate a claim; CMA may determine claim is inaccurate if evidence not provided in that time.
Sets out documents or information CMA may withhold from a respondent that is inspecting its file, permits CMA to make docs/info available in hard copy, electronically.
Establishes framework for dealing with complaints by respondents to enforcement proceedings; sets out procedures for reaching settlement of enforcement proceedings.
CMA may publish a final infringement notice or online interface notice on website.
Process for notifying and receiving representations from certain members of a corporate group who CMA intends to bind to requirements of a notice under s. 200.
Provisions in 2024 Act concerning time limits; giving of notice applied by the CMA.
