This book covers the full range of the work undertaken by consumer protection lawyers and trading standards officers in local authorities. The user-friendly text provides a clear and exhaustive analysis of the law including case-law and its application, wording of the statutory provision, plus expert commentary and analysis of the practical issues.
This edition has been fully updated and includes:
. A new chapter on territorial jurisdiction to provide a practical guide on cross-border purchases for UK enforcers and consumers
. The Intellectual Property chapter has been updated to include the key findings from the 2017 OECD Report on counterfeit trade in the UK
. The Consumer Credit chapter has been substantially amended and updated to take account of the changing landscape of this area of law including the pre-contract information regime and withdrawal and cancellation
. Extradition relating to consumer protection offences
. Injunctive relief relating to intellectual property rights infringement
This authoritative work provides a summary of the major changes in the licensing laws of England and Wales over the past 12 months. The accompanying CD-ROM is an easy-to-search version of the book, which also features historical materials no longer included in the print copy. An updated version of the CD-ROM is released mid-year at no extra charge.
What’s New:
. Disqualification criteria for councillors and mayors
. Further amendments to the Local Elections Rules
. New ICO guidance on GDPR for local councils
