# Do Victims of Anti-Competitive Practices have the Right to Claim Compensation?

Yes, the Law guarantees the right of **compensation for damages** to anyone harmed by anti-competitive practices, whether these damages fall on competitors, suppliers, or consumers.

## Compensation in Settlement Cases

Even if the Authority accepts a **Settlement** with the violating establishment and closes the criminal case, this **does not forfeit the victims' right** to claim compensation (Article 65).

- The Authority may request victims to submit proofs of damage to estimate compensations as part of settlement terms.
- Compensation within administrative settlement procedures is limited to complainants who filed their complaint before the settlement decision.

## Recourse to Judiciary

If compensation is not made amicably or via settlement, the victim has the right to resort to the **Competent Court** to claim compensation.

- The Court may seek the Authority's opinion in estimating the size of damage and economic effects of the practice.

## Authority's Role in Contractual Disputes

The Authority does not intervene in direct contractual disputes between parties (that do not affect general competition), but may suggest resorting to arbitration and mediation centers.

**Reference:** Implementing Regulations of the Competition Law (Articles 64-66) - **General Authority for Competition**