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Published on: 15 April 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What is the background?
  • What were the OFT’s responsibilities regarding consumer advice and under what legislation?
  • What is the significance of the transfer?
  • What are the envisaged proposals and what changes is the Order bringing in?
  • What should lawyers do next?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: Will the Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 be effective in adding further consumer protection? Stuart Padgham of Thomas Eggar says lawyers should note a change in the overall approach to enforcement is likely.

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