Consultation outcome

Changes to CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17)

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

Detail of feedback received

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) did not receive any submissions in response to the consultation.

The CMA has therefore adopted the rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17) without further updates.


Original consultation

Summary

The CMA consulted on proposed updates to the CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17).

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Consultation description

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on proposed updates to the CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17).

The limited number of amendments reflect updates that are being proposed as part of the CMA’s consultation on changes to the phase 2 merger process (read consultation on updates to guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) in relation to merger control), and other general amendments as highlighted in the consultation document.

The CMA is seeking the views of interested parties on the proposed amendments contained in the draft revised rules. Responses should be submitted by no later than Thursday 11 April 2024.

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Documents

Published 21 March 2024
Last updated 25 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance published.

  2. First published.