Consumer Rights Act

Could the new Consumer Rights Act spell good news for gamers?

Among the pieces of legislation that have been combined into the Consumer Rights Act are, most notably:

If the home trader is selling as a private seller and not a business, there are key parts of the Consumer Rights Act that won't apply.

The government is reviewing the secondary selling of tickets, also known as touting, as part of this year's Consumer Rights Act.

New consumer protections come into force under the Consumer Rights Act, guaranteeing a full refund for faulty goods up to 30 days after purchase.

The primary legislation on unfair consumer contract terms deriving from the EU is found in the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

However, you still have rights under the Consumer Rights Act or Sale of Goods Act even if your guarantee has expired.

Under the Consumer Rights Act you have an early right to reject goods that are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described and get a full refund.

Consumer purchases are regulated by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, whilst business-to-business purchases are regulated by the Sale of Goods Act 1979.

It was replaced for consumer contracts from 1 October 2015 by the Consumer Rights Act 2015(c 15) but remains the primary legislation underpinning B2B transactions for selling / buying goods.

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom that consolidates existing consumer protection law legislation and also gives consumers a number of new rights and remedies.

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 section 70 and Schedule 3, the CMA has jurisdiction to collect and consider complaints, and then seek injunctions in the courts to stop businesses using unfair terms (under any legislation).

The new Consumer Rights Act came in to force this week, and for the first time shoppers who buy faulty goods will be entitled to a full refund for up to 30 days after the purchase - something that will particularly help new car buyers.

New ticketing regulation under the Consumer Rights Act means that tickets on secondary markets now have to declare the seat numbers for tickets that are being resold.

Online ticket agencies are cheating consumers by flouting the Consumer Rights Act, reckons Which?

Consumers are being advised to get familiar with the Consumer Rights Act, which comes into force on 1 October, to make the most of the new regime.

During the passage of the Consumer Rights Act we tried to address the issue of warranties and insurance sold with products, and how that breached people's consumer rights.

During the passage of the Consumer Rights Act, Jenny Willott, the then Under-Secretary, said:

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 introduces weights and measures and hallmarking changes that will benefit business and Trading Standards.

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 has come into force on 1 October 2015, bringing the following changes to weights and measures and hallmarking legislation.

If you're a business and require more information on the changes introduced by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 then check out Business Companion or speak to an adviser.

Consumer Rights Act to give consumers new legal rights entitling them to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty.

Responding to the surge in the number of consumers buying digital content, the Consumer Rights Act will introduce specific rules entitling shoppers to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty.

Whether it's downloading music or buying a fridge freezer, the Consumer Rights Act makes it easier to understand your rights.

The packaged goods guidance note for business has been updated to reflect changes to the Packaged Goods Regulations made under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.