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Competition Law Toolkit

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IX. Enforcement Mechanisms

A system of competition law should be designed in a way that will lead to efficient and effective enforcement, free from the risk of political manipulation and the influence of powerful pressure groups. The mere adoption of a competition law is of very little value unless that law is then implemented effectively, and seen to be so.

1. Role of the Legislature, the Government, and Ministers
2. Independent Competition Authorities
3. Accountable Competition Authorities
4. Design of the Competition Authority
5. Procedures of the Competition Authority
6. Transparent Decision-Making
7. Powers of the Competition Authority
8. Sanctions
9. Leniency Program
10. Competition Law Compliance Programs
11. Administrative Guidance
12. Role of the Courts
13. Miscellaneous Points

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