The purpose of this note is to consider in detail the current system of consumer protection and enforcement under the Government’s new consumer landscape.
"New Consumer landscape" (625 KB , PDF)
This Commons briefing Paper has now been replaced by a new briefing paper entitled, “New Consumer Landscape” (CBP 6759) dated 24 November 2016.
"New Consumer landscape" (625 KB , PDF)
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and Part 2 (unfair contract terms).
This briefing provides an outline of the current regulation of estate agents. It also looks at past market studies and consultations and considers in detail proposals to tighten regulation.
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.