Remedies Standing Group

The Remedies Standing Group carries out a number of functions on behalf of the CC in relation to remedies. These include:

• Evaluating remedies outcomes
• Developing remedies policy
• Overseeing implementation of structural remedies
• Reviewing undertakings or orders for release or variation

The latter two functions are undertaken by the RSG in the absence of a specific group appointed to manage the case. Operational responsibility for the RSG lies with the Chief Financial & Business Advisor & Head of Remedies and a nominated Director of Remedies.

Evaluating remedies outcomes

The CC is committed to a rolling programme of research into past remedies, with the aim of ensuring that learning points are captured and fed into the development of remedies policy and practice.

Understanding Past Merger Remedies (2010)
Understanding Past Market Investigation Remedies – Store Cards (2011)

Developing remedies policy

CC Review of Market Investigation References Guidelines (CC3)
CC8 Merger Remedies: Competition Commission Guidelines
Remedies Review
Road Testing of Consumer Remedies

Reviewing undertakings or orders for release or variation

Current and completed reviews
Memorandum of understanding between the OFT and the CC on the variation and termination of undertakings and orders.

Other RSG-related documents

RSG Terms of Reference (pdf, 91kb)
Appointments and Resignation of Members of the Standing Group
Notice of Variation of Procedure - Adoption of Undertakings
Template Interim Undertakings for Completed Mergers