Dispute resolution webcast: issue 9 - UK Consumer Protection Framework
14 September 2009
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Recent and
future changes to the UK Consumer Protection Framework which have
been instigated by European legislation. Peter Stewart and Claire
Simpson analyse the implementation of the Consumer Protection from
Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, introduced to ensure consumers are
not mislead or subjected to aggressive sales techniques or sharp
practice. They also discuss the EU's current initiatives in
reviewing consumer rights in contracts for the sale of goods and
services from business to consumer. |
Speakers
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Peter Stewart
Partner
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Claire Simpson
Solicitor
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The topics covered in the webcast and the time at which they
occur can be found below.
| The basis of the EC’s proposal on consumer rights |
01.55 |
| Key changes in the EC’s and
fair commercial practices directive |
02.54 |
| Law Commission’s reaction to
the proposed directive |
04.05 |
| 2008 Unfair Trading
Regulations |
05.20 |
| Who is affected by the
regulations? |
08.05 |
| When will the Regulations apply? |
09.12 |
| When is a commercial practice “unfair”? |
11.12 |
| What is “professional diligence”? |
15.23 |
| Enforcement of the regulation |
16.58 |
| Impact on businesses |
17.47 |
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