Part I Competition

Chapter IVAppeals before the Tribunal and proceedings and settlements relating to infringements of competition law

Claims for loss or damage , or for declaratory relief: proceedings before the Tribunal

F147DAProceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings: declaratory relief

(1)

A declaration granted by the Tribunal in proceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings has the same effect as a declaration granted by the High Court.

(2)

A declarator granted by the Tribunal in proceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings has the same effect as a declarator granted by the Court of Session.

(3)

In deciding whether to grant a declaration in proceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings, the Tribunal must apply the principles that the High Court would apply in deciding whether to grant a declaration.

(4)

In deciding whether to grant a declarator in proceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings, the Tribunal must apply the principles that the Court of Session would apply in deciding whether to grant a declarator.

(5)

The Tribunal may grant a declaration or declarator in proceedings under section 47A or collective proceedings whether or not any other remedy is claimed.