Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper sets out the current legal position in respect of shop opening hours. It considers recent calls to suspend Sunday trading rules during the coronavirus pandemic. It also outlines new rights for Sunday shop workers contained in the Enterprise Act 2016.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
Research Briefing
There are no official statistics on online pet sales in the UK. However, vets are reporting an increasing number bought online. A debate on e-petition 587654 on the regulation of online animal sales is due to take place in Westminster Hall on 13 December 2021.
Debate Pack
A debate on community debt services will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 1 December 2021, at 9.30 am. Emma Hardy MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
The purpose of this House of Commons Library briefing paper is to provide a brief overview of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (as amended).
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper outlines the current regulation of the secondary ticketing market. It also considers recent initiatives to tighten regulation of this sector.
Research Briefing
An overview of proceedings on the Health and Care Bill at its Commons committee stage, including a summary of key amendments considered in Public Bill Committee.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at how the Bill has changed following Lords stages and ping pong. The Bill has received Royal Assent and is now the Environment Act 2021.
Debate Pack
A debate on an e-petition relating to the sale and use of fireworks will take place in Westminster Hall on Monday 8th November 2021, from 4:30pm. Elliot Colburn MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper provides an outline of the trustee's right of inquiry into the bankrupt's property and dealings, including his right to examine third parties.
Research Briefing
This note provides an outline of what an individual can do to stop junk mail and to remove their name from direct marketing mailing lists. It also briefly considers how unsolicited emails (known as "spam") can be stopped through the use of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
Research Briefing
There are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the sale, possession and use of fireworks. This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of the current legislative provisions regulating the supply and use of fireworks in England & Wales and (in the main) Scotland.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of the new Right to Repair Regulations.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
Total results (page 2 of 13)