Paragraph 2 Competition law etcF1
“Competition claim” means—
a claim in respect of loss or damage arising from an infringement of competition law (whatever the legal basis of the claim) which is made by or on behalf of—
the person who suffered the loss or damage, or
a person who has acquired that person’s right to make the claim (whether by operation of law or otherwise), or
a claim for a declaration or a declarator in respect of an infringement of competition law.
“Competition damages claim” means a competition claim to the extent that it is a claim for damages.
“Competition proceedings” means proceedings before a court or the Tribunal to the extent that they relate to a competition claim.
Where the context requires, references to an infringement of competition law and to loss or damage (however expressed) include an alleged infringement and alleged loss or damage.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 8A inserted (9.3.2017) by The Claims in respect of Loss or Damage arising from Competition Infringements (Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment)) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/385), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 1 para. 5)
- F2
Word in Sch. 8A para. 2(1)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 30(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F3
Sch. 8A para. 2(1)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 30(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F4
Sch. 8A para. 2(1)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 30(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F5
Sch. 8A para. 2(2) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(9) (with Sch. para. 4, 20)
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in long title substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), Sch. 1 para. 1
Notes on Schedule 8A
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Sch. 8A heading inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(9) (with Sch. para. 4, 20)