Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
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The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1277) is a statutory instrument in the United Kingdom made under the European Communities Act 1972. It came into force on 26 May 2008. It is effectively the successor to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29), which it largely repeals. It is designed to implement the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, as part of a common set of European minimum standards for consumer protection.
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Statutory Instrument | |
Citation | SI 2008/1277 |
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Introduced by | Gareth Thomas |
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Made | 8 May 2008 |
Laid before Parliament | 3 March 2008 |
Commencement | 26 May 2008 (2008-05-26) |
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Made under | European Communities Act 1972 |
Transposes | Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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