Texts
Below is a list of all the texts governing the leniency procedure in France.
In order to provide undertakings with a clear framework for the application of the leniency system, the Autorité de la concurrence has issued a procedural notice on the practical implementation of the system.
- See the procedural notice of 15 December 2023 (version in force).
- See the procedural notice of 3 April 2015 (in French).
- Read the press release of 3 April 2015.
- The law on New Economic Regulations of 15 May 2001 (“NRE Law”), which incorporated the leniency procedure into French law.
- The law of 3 December 2020 on various provisions for adapting to European Union law in economic and financial matters (“DDADUE Law”).
- Decree 2021-568 of 10 May 2021 on the procedure for total or partial immunity from fines provided for in Article L. 464-2 IV of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).
- Ordinance 2021-649 of 26 May 2021 on the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1 into French law.
- All of the above texts are set out in Articles L. 464-2 and R. 464-5 et seq. of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).
The FAQ is intended to accompany the procedural notice of 2 March 2009 on the French leniency programme and help readers. The content of the FAQ is not binding on the Autorité de la concurrence.
See the FAQ on the leniency programme (in French).