Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
| Statutory Instrument | ||
 Commencement 26 May 2008 | | |
| Other legislation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amends | ||
| Repeals/revokes | ||
| Made under | European Communities Act 1972 | |
| Transposes | Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005 | |
Status: Current legislation | ||
| Text of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | ||
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 is a
Contents
The Regulations introduce new rules about consumer protection and the responsibility of businesses to trade fairly. It places a general duty on traders not to trade unfairly.
The regulations also include a blacklist of 31 banned trading practices.
Enforcement
In February 2011, Safestyle UK became the first company to be prosecuted under the regulations. In an action[1] brought by North Lincolnshire Council Trading Standards Department they were found guilty under paragraph 25 (ignoring a request not to return)[2] and fined £4000 with £18,000 costs for repeatedly calling on a consumer in Scunthorpe.
Also in 2011 in OFT v Ashbourne Management Services Ltd and others, [2011] EWHC 1237, the
See also
- Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
- Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive
- Product Liability Directive
- English contract law
- EU law
References
- ^ "Windows firm hit with £22k bill after persistent cold-call visits". This Is Scunthorpe. 4 February 2011. Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ^ "The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008".
- ^ PLC Commercial, High Court finds that gym membership contracts were unfair, accessed 7 May 2024
External links
- Text of the Regulations as enacted, from the Office of Public Sector Information.
- BBC News - New rules for consumer protection
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