Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023

More than one qualified entity may bring a representative action

20. (1) More than one qualified entity designated by different Member States may bring a representative action, where an alleged infringement affects or is likely to affect consumers in more than one Member State, in order to protect the collective interests of consumers in different Member States.

(2) Where a representative action is brought by a number of qualified entities, the qualified entities participating in that action shall nominate one qualified entity to lead the conduct of the representative action.

(3) The qualified entity nominated to lead the conduct in accordance with subsection (2) shall inform the Court of such nomination.

(4) All qualified entities participating in a representative action shall be bound by the outcome of the representative action.