The Competition Act, 1998

Preliminary - introduction and glossary, competition law in the UK, reviews of policy, parliamentary debates, quick access to the Act; agreements and other transactions - outline of the Act's provisions, nature of the prohibition, exemption and exclusions (general), prohibition and exemption in particular cases; monopoly and abuse of dominance - outline of the Act's provisions, the definition of dominance, the meaning of abuse; procedure and enforcement - non-contentious procedure - obtaining an exemption, enforcement by institutions, enforcement by parties or third parties; relationship with EC law - major differences in approach, interpretation and enforcement, harmonisation and conflict between the legal systems, operation of co-operation notices.