Consumer Minister Cracks Down On Mis-Selling!

29 May 2007
Department of Trade and Industry Press Release

Government cracking down on unfair selling
Millions of people are set to benefit from a government crack down on aggressive and unfair trading and selling practices.

Consumer Minister, Ian McCartney today published a consultation that will implement the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD).

The new law will protect consumers by outlawing a host of deceptive and intimidating sales practices that are unfair but not currently illegal. It will also benefit honest businesses, by simplifying consumer protection legislation and clamping down on rogue traders.