The EC Competition Law (Articles 84 and 85)Enforcement Regulations 2001

Directions in relation to conduct

19.—(1) If—

(a)the Director has made a decision that conduct infringes the prohibition in Article 82, or

(b)pursuant to Article 85(2) the European Commission has taken a reasoned decision recording an infringement of Article 82 and has authorised the United Kingdom to take measures needed to remedy the situation,

the Director may give to such person or persons as he considers appropriate such directions as he considers appropriate to bring the infringement to an end.

(2) Paragraph (1)(a) applies whether the Director’s decision is made on his own initiative or on an application made to him under these regulations.

(3) A direction under this regulation may, in particular, include provision—

(a)requiring the person concerned to modify the conduct in question; or

(b)requiring him to cease that conduct.

(4) A direction under this regulation must be given in writing.