New legislation strengthens consumer protection

DEFECTIVE GOODS AND THE PROTECTION GRANTED IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Ever bought something brand new only to find out it’s faulty? It’s a common frustration, and many people just think they’re stuck with a loss, figuring repairs will cost them even more. Often, folks don’t know they can actually hold the seller responsible for selling them dud goods and what steps to take. The Consumer Protection Act (hereafter ‘the Act’) defines a consumer in respect of any particular goods or services as (a) a person to whom th…

Strengthening the EU-UK relationship: concrete solutions for consumers

Strengthening the EU-UK relationship: concrete solutions for consumers oriana.henry Mon, 05/12/2025 - 06:00 Consumers in both the EU and UK are facing a wave of shared challenges: from scams and unsafe products to high food prices and travel disruptions. Ahead of the 19 May EU–UK Summit, BEUC, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, and Which? are publishing joint recommendations strengthening consumer cooperation between the two sides. The p…

New legislation strengthens consumer protection

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