Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer rights in UK, covering goods, services, and digital content. Establishes quality standards, fitness for purpose requirements, and available consumer remedies.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions/omissions and aggressive sales tactics.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling, cancellation rights, and information requirements for consumer contracts.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Historic legislation still applicable in certain consumer transactions regarding the sale of goods.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Regulations governing alternative dispute resolution procedures for consumer disputes.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets 6-year limitation period for breach of contract claims in consumer disputes.
30-Day Right to Reject: Consumer right under Consumer Rights Act 2015 allowing rejection of faulty goods within 30 days of purchase.
14-Day Cooling-Off Period: Mandatory cancellation period for distance contracts under Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
