Competition
Updated 5 November 2019
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Competition Cooperation Agreements
Description
Agreements that will facilitate cooperation on competition matters and strengthen the position of UK competition law enforcement bodies internationally.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will not be in place
Additional Comments
We have held scoping discussions with partner countries regarding agreements that will facilitate cooperation on competition matters and strengthen the position of UK competition law enforcement bodies internationally. In a no-deal scenario, UK enforcement bodies will be able to continue to cooperate with their overseas counterparts on a case-by-case basis in accordance with existing legislation. For responses on specific queries, please contact international-agreements@beis.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Country
Core partner countries
Source
- Agreements with core partner countries
DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES
Will be in Place
Agreement ready to enter into force on day one of exit, or only administrative or domestic implementation steps outstanding in order for agreement to enter into force on day one.
Expected to be in Place
Agreement on track to be in place for day one, and may have been initialled or agreed in principle, but some steps, such as signature or ratification, remain outstanding.
Engagement Ongoing
Discussions are ongoing with the third country.
Not Expected to be in Place
Existing obstacle(s) to the finalisation of text, signature, or ratification that is unlikely to be overcome in time for day one entry into force.
Will Not be in Place
Not possible to conclude for day one. In some cases, the agreement will nonetheless be in place shortly after day one.