EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc.
BERR: The Government has laid draft regulations in Parliament for a new law that will protect consumers from aggressive and other unfair sales practices. Consumer Affairs Minister Gareth Thomas confirmed that if approved in debate the Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) will come into force on 26 May 2008.
The regulations are intended to replace & improve on provisions in 23 pieces of existing legislation - establishing a modern framework fit for the 21st Century that is easy for consumers, businesses and enforcers to understand.
Press release ~ OFT: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations ~ Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) - Transposition to UK law - BERR ~ EC Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD)