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Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence

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Department for Business and Trade
PublishedPublished:
6 August 2025
Last updated:
17 July 2026 — See all updates
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Opt-out collective actions regime review: summary of call for evidence responses

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The opt-out collective actions regime review call for evidence ran from 6 August 2025 to 14 October 2025 and attracted around 100 responses.

Original call for evidence

Summary

This call for evidence seeks feedback on access to, and the operation of, the opt-out collective actions regime for competition law claims.

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Call for evidence description

This call for evidence is seeking views on the opt-out collective actions regime for competition law claims to contribute to a review of its operation and impact and ensure it is fit for purpose.

The call for evidence progresses the commitment made by government to focus on economic growth with a regime that is proportionate and focuses on redress to consumers where they are due noting this is good for growth and investment.

This call for evidence is seeking views and evidence on the following:

  • access to, and the framework for, funding cases within the regime
  • scope and certification of cases
  • alternative dispute resolution (ADR), settlement, and damages
  • distribution of funds

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Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

collectiveactions@businessandtrade.gov.uk

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Published 6 August 2025
Last updated 17 July 2026 — Show all updates

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