Guidance

CMA investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

Guidance on processes that the CMA uses when using its powers under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to investigate suspected infringements of competition law.

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Competition and Markets Authority
Published
4 November 2020
Last updated
2 January 2025 — See all updates

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Guidance on the CMA's investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

Ref: CMA8

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This document provides guidance for the business and legal communities and other interested parties on the processes that the CMA uses when using its powers under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to investigate suspected infringements of competition law.

Paragraphs 10.18 to 10.21 of this document constitute the CMA’s statutory guidance as to the circumstances in which it may be appropriate to accept commitments under the CA98.

Updates to this page

Published 4 November 2020
Last updated 2 January 2025 + show all updates

  1. Updated CMA8 guidance published

  2. Updated version of CMA8 published following consultation.

  3. Updated version of CMA8 published following consultation.

  4. First published.

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