Perspectives for European Consumer Law

Perspectives for European Consumer Law
Title Perspectives for European Consumer Law PDF eBook
Author Hans Schulte-Nölke
Publisher Walter de Gruyter
Pages 190
Release 2010-12-23
Genre Law
ISBN 3866538782

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The forthcoming Directive on Consumer Rights is part of a far-reaching European development in the field of consumer law and general contract law. The European Commission has initiated the long expected broad shift to full harmonisation. This puts the national laws and all lawyers applying it under new challenges. In future, the Member States will be prohibited from deviations not only "downwards" but also "upwards". In particular the relation between (EC and national) consumer law and general contract law is under question. The Czech EU Presidency in the first half of 2009 gave the occasion for a conference organised by the Charles University, the Acquis Group and the Czech European Consumer Center at Prague. Leading contract law scholars, policy makers and stakeholders from across Europe put the Proposal under close scrutiny from political, legal and practical angles. This volume contains the results of the conference and thus responds to the question of the extent to which the Proposal offers indeed perspectives for European consumer law. It also contains a position paper elaborated by the Acquis Group in the aftermath of the conference which highlights strengths and weaknesses and suggests improvements of the Proposal.

EU Consumer Law and Human Rights

EU Consumer Law and Human Rights
Title EU Consumer Law and Human Rights PDF eBook
Author Iris Benöhr
Publisher OUP Oxford
Pages 274
Release 2013-12-19
Genre Law
ISBN 0191650641

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Traditionally, consumer law has played an instrumental role in the EU as a tool for market integration. There are now signs in the new EU legal framework and jurisprudence that this may be changing. The Lisbon Treaty contains provisions affecting consumer law and, at the same time, it grants binding legal force to the EU Charter, which in turn adds a fundamental rights dimension to consumer protection. This evolution, however, is still at an early stage and may be thwarted by conflicting trends. Moreover, it may generate tensions between social objectives and economic goals. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of these developments and examines new avenues that may be opening for consumer law, focusing on three key areas: financial services, electronic communication and access to justice. Through a systematic analysis of relevant cases, the book traces the development of a human rights dimension in consumer law and details the ramifications that the post-Lisbon legal framework may have on consumer protection and policy. This book concludes by proposing new directions in consumer law, striking a compromise between social and economic demands.

Enforcement and Effectiveness of Consumer Law

Enforcement and Effectiveness of Consumer Law
Title Enforcement and Effectiveness of Consumer Law PDF eBook
Author Hans-W. Micklitz
Publisher Springer
Pages 708
Release 2018-07-06
Genre Law
ISBN 3319784315

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The book focusses on the enforcement of consumer law in order to identify commonalities and best practices across nations. It is composed of twenty-eight contributions from national rapporteurs to the IACL Congress in Montevideo in 2016 and the introductory comparative general report. The national contributors are drawn from across the globe, with representation from Africa (1), Asia (5), Europe (15), Oceania (2) and the Americas (5). The general report proposes a general introduction to the question of enforcement and effectiveness of consumer law. It then proceeds to identify the variety of ways in which national legislatures approach this question and the diversity of mechanisms put in place to address it. The general report uses examples drawn from the reports to illustrate common approaches and to identify more original or distinct unique approaches, taking into account the reported strengths and weaknesses of each. The general report consistently points readers to particular national reports on specific issues, inviting readers to consult these individual contributions for more details. The national contributions deal with the following areas: the national legal framework for consumer protection, the general design of the enforcement mechanism, the number and characteristics of consumer complaints and disputes, the use of courts and specialized agencies for the enforcement of consumer law, the role of consumer organizations and of private regulation in the enforcement of consumer law, the place of collective redress mechanism and of alternative dispute resolution modes, the sanctions for breaches of consumer law and the nature of external relations or cooperation with other countries or international organizations. These enriching national and international perspectives offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of consumer law around the globe.

Research Methods in Consumer Law

Research Methods in Consumer Law
Title Research Methods in Consumer Law PDF eBook
Author Hans-W. Micklitz
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing
Pages 585
Release
Genre Consumer behavior
ISBN 1785366610

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Consumer law is worthy of greater academic attention at a time when many new questions arise and old ones need new answers. This unique handbook takes the reader on a journey through existing literature, research questions and methods. It builds on the state of the art to offer a springboard for jumping to the heart of contemporary issues and equips researchers with a starter’s kit to weave together rich traditions, ranging from socio-economics to behavioural analysis.

European Consumer Access to Justice Revisited

European Consumer Access to Justice Revisited
Title European Consumer Access to Justice Revisited PDF eBook
Author Stefan Wrbka
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 419
Release 2015
Genre Law
ISBN 1107072379

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This book asks what is European consumer access to justice, and how we can improve it by means of procedural and substantive laws?

Consumer Sales Remedies in US and EU Comparative Perspective

Consumer Sales Remedies in US and EU Comparative Perspective
Title Consumer Sales Remedies in US and EU Comparative Perspective PDF eBook
Author Sanne Jansen
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2018
Genre Comparative law
ISBN 9781780686516

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This book is an in-depth study of the US and EU approaches towards consumer sales remedies that comprehensively discusses the three important elements of the organisation of consumer sales remedies: the hierarchy of remedies, the (extra)judicial application of remedies and notification duties.

Rethinking EU Consumer Law

Rethinking EU Consumer Law
Title Rethinking EU Consumer Law PDF eBook
Author Geraint Howells
Publisher Routledge
Pages 429
Release 2017-07-28
Genre Law
ISBN 135167532X

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In Rethinking EU Consumer Law, the authors analyse the development of EU consumer law on the basis of a number of clear themes, which are then traced through specific areas. Recurring themes include the artificiality of the EU’s consumer image, the problems created by the drive towards maximum harmonisation, and the unexpected effects EU Consumer Law has had on national law. The book argues that EU Consumer Law has the potential of enhancing the protecting of consumers throughout the EU and could offer a model for consumer law elsewhere in the world, but in order to unlock this potential, there needs to be a rethink with regard to the EU’s approach to consumer law and policy.