Class and Collective Actions in Denmark

This document provides an overview of the Danish class action regime introduced in 2008 under Chapter 23a of the Danish Administration of Justice Act (DAJA).

It explains the opt-in and opt-out models available under Danish law, the role of the Consumer Ombudsman, and the procedural conditions required for a class action to be approved by the courts.

The brief also examines standing requirements, admissibility criteria, settlement mechanisms, cost allocation under the “loser pays” principle, and the practical limitations of collective litigation in Denmark.

The document highlights why, despite its availability, the Danish class action mechanism remains relatively limited in practice.

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Author of the original document: Heather Cameron