Section 1 — Overview
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2025-01-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) This Part—
(a) confers functions on the CMA in relation to the regulation of competition in digital markets, and
(b) makes related provision.
(2) Chapter 2 makes provision about the designation of undertakings as having strategic market status in respect of a digital activity.
(3) Chapter 3 provides for the CMA to be able to impose conduct requirements on a designated undertaking.
(4) Chapter 4 provides for the CMA to take steps to promote competition where it considers that activities of a designated undertaking are having an adverse effect on competition.
(5) Chapter 5 makes provision about a duty to report certain possible mergers involving a designated undertaking.
(6) Chapter 6 makes provision about investigatory powers and compliance reports in relation to a designated undertaking.
(7) Chapter 7 makes provision about enforcement and appeals in relation to functions of the CMA under this Part.
(8) Chapter 8 makes provision about administration and other matters in relation to functions of the CMA under this Part.