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Competition law: guide for public authorities
What public authorities and their officials should know about competition law, and how it might apply to their work.
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This document provides an overview of competition law, and some examples of how it might be relevant to the work of public authorities.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written the guide to help officials working for public authorities (for example, government departments, local authorities or arm’s-length bodies) to more confidently navigate competition law considerations in their day-to-day work.
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Published 15 June 2026