Assignment task: Consumers have always been in a poor bargaining position with traders and those running businesses. Parliament was right to equal the balance of power through its intervention with various protective statutes.'
Critically discuss this statement with reference to the legislation passed and how it protects consumers.
Indicative content outline answer
- The Sale of Goods Act
- The significance of SOGA 1979.
- The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
- The Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002
- The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999
- The Consumer Rights Act 2015