Compilation of “Good Practices” from the Anti-Cartel Enforcement Manual of the ICN Cartel Working Group

This document summarizes the good practices identified in each Chapter of the Anti-Cartel Enforcement Manual developed by the ICN Cartel Working Group. The Anti-Cartel Enforcement Manual is a compendium of the investigative approaches used by ICN Members possessing differing levels of experience. Each Chapter explores techniques employed at various stages of anti-cartel enforcement and identifies approaches that have proven effective and successful. This compilation of good practices reflects key practices common to many of the competition agencies responding to surveys which formed the basis for the Chapters of the Anti-Cartel Enforcement Manual. “Good practices” are generally considered to be practices which work well in the jurisdiction(s) where they are applied, but which may or may not work well in the legal context of another jurisdiction, and, therefore, cannot necessarily be recommended for adoption by other ICN members. This compilation does not purport to present all of the possible practices, nor does it necessarily recommend these practices over others, as the appropriate choice of approach will depend on the circumstances of each particular situation.