Access to (Confidential) Data in EU Trade Defence Proceedings

Abstract

In trade defence proceedings, confidential information warrants protection. At the same time, access to confidential information can be vital for interested parties to defend their interests. The system in place in the European Union ('EU') does not allow interested parties to access confidential information. This article provides some suggestions concerning the possible introduction in the EU of a mechanism whereby, under certain conditions, representatives of interested parties are allowed access to the confidential information submitted by all other interested parties.