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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act

09 September 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government plans to commence Parts 1, 2, and 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act by December 2024 or January 2025.
  • Secondary legislation for the Act will be laid before Parliament for scrutiny.
  • Reforms related to subscriptions contracts are scheduled for Spring 2026.

Issue summary

This statement outlines the implementation plan for the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, which aims to enhance competition and consumer protection in the UK.

Action requested

The Government plans to commence Parts 1, 2, and 5 of the Act by December 2024 or January 2025, with secondary legislation laid before Parliament for scrutiny. Part 3 will be commenced in April 2025, and reforms related to subscriptions contracts are scheduled for Spring 2026.

Key facts

  • The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024.
  • Secondary legislation must be laid before Parliament under powers set out in the Act.
  • Commencement order will be made at least 28 days before the commencement date.
  • Parts 1, 2, and 5 are expected to commence by December 2024 or January 2025.
  • Part 3 will commence in April 2025.
  • Reforms to subscriptions contracts will commence no earlier than Spring 2026.
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