Tag: Introduction to Leniency Applications
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Types of Leniency Applications
Leniency Applications: Types of applicationsEach type of application – be it for immunity (either under point 8(a) or point 8(b) of the 2006 Leniency Notice) or for a reduction of fine – has its own procedure(see details below).More about Types of Leniency ApplicationsApplication f…
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Neutrality
Neutrality in handling of the applicationsThe Commission services should maintain neutrality in their contacts with undertakings. They do not favour one undertaking over another in terms of the treatment given under the Leniency Notice. Undertakings can however be informed of the possibilit…
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Leniency applications
Dealing with leniency applications. IntroductionThis manual provides case-handlers with practical guidance for the procedure in dealing with immunity and reduction of fine applications (hereinafter jointly called as leniency applications). The manual is a living document which is frequently…
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Leniency Applications Internal organization
Leniency Applications Internal organizationAll immunity applications should be addressed to and dealt with by the Cartels Directorate – Directorate G.ResourcesSee AlsoReferencesInformation about Leniency Applications Internal organization in the Antitrust Manu…
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Leniency applications Legal basis
Dealing with leniency applications Legal basis2006 Leniency Notice: The Commission's current policy on leniency applications is described in the 2006 Commission notice on immunity from fines and reduction of fines in cartel cases (the "2006 Leniency Notice") <a name=t1 href=#f…
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality in handling of the applicationsAll information and evidence received in applications under the Leniency Notice are treated as confidential. This is especially so where the case is initiated as the result of such an application, as the application will in most cases be follow…