EVOLUTION OF VARIOUS TYPES OF VIOLATIONS AND TYPES OF LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS IN THE SPHERE OF ECONOMIC COMPETITION IN UKRAINE

Abstract

This article examines the development of legislation concerning economic competition in Ukraine since its inception. Legislation aimed at protecting economic competition has evolved moderately, reflecting the changes in the economy within a post-Soviet context. The driving force behind this legislative development has been the gradual evolution of management practices in Ukraine. Such changes and the emergence of diverse economic relations have led to various types of violations of competition law. In turn, these violations have prompted the establishment of a system of accountability for breaches of competition legislation in Ukraine.

The article highlights the main types of violations of competition law and explores the formation and development of the corresponding accountability framework. To illustrate the problem, the research focuses on the challenges faced by the state due to the presence of "non-competitive behavior" among participants in various commodity markets. The improvement and development of competition legislation are essential for introducing "fair play" rules for economic entities engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Thus, ongoing reforms in competition legislation aim to provide effective protection for the rights and freedoms of participants in competitive relations.

This study delves into the formation of various types of competition law violations and the establishment of a system for addressing these violations. The analysis allows for relevant conclusions regarding the development of competition legislation in Ukraine and the practices of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine in imposing sanctions on businesses for breaches of competition law. The amendments already introduced to the legislative framework on competition offenses, along with law enforcement practices, indicate that the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework requires improvement.