Modernisation of Consumer Law conference

Movement towards a UK Consumer Code?

A conference was recently held to explore in depth some of the issues which are open for consideration as part of BERR’s consumer law review. The speakers included leading academics in the area of consumer law and the event was attended by over 90 delegates from business, consumer groups and enforcement.

The conference included talks on:

  • the impact of EU law on consumer law,
  • issues around the sale and supply of goods and services,
  • pre-contractual information and the right of withdrawal, and
  • the impact of the internet and vulnerable consumers.

Possible approaches and models were offered for a new Consumer Act.

Conference Papers and slides

 

Consumer Law - background Word document (28KB)

 

Professor Stephen Weatherill, University of Oxford

Professor Geraint Howells, University of Lancaster

Dr Christian Twigg-Flesner, University of Hull

Professor Chris Willett, De Montfort University Leicester

Professor John Adams, University of Sheffield (emeritus)/Notre Dame University

Dr Christine Riefa, Brunel University

Professor Hugh Beale, University of Warwick

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