This Essay assesses the Consumer rights and the entitlements of sellers in the United Kingdom (UK), under the Consumer Rights Act, 2015. It provides understanding of who a consumer is or who qualifies to be called a consumer under UK laws. It also looks at the rights of the consumer in relation to the entitlements of the seller, when it comes to implied terms of their contracts.
The Consumer Rights Act of 2015 came into effect on October 1, 2015 with the aim of consolidating consumer rights which had hitherto featured in twelve (12) other legislations (and the over sixty (60) legislations which address the investigatory powers of the enforcers of consumer rights) into one place, whilst improving the realm of consumer protections in the interest of the consumer and adapting new trends which focus on setting out a basic modern framework of consumer rights, in order to increase consumer confidence and enhance implementation of consumer rights standards.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1.0 - INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 - Purpose of the Essay
- 2.0 - ABOUT THE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT OF 2015
- 2.1 -Purpose of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
- 3.0 WHO IS A CONSUMER?
- 3.1 Consumer Transaction V. Acting In The Course Of Business
- 3.2 Definition of Consumer under The Statutes
- 3.3 - Definition of Consumer under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015
- 4.0 CONSUMER RIGHTS AND PROTECTION
- 5.0 RIGHTS OF THE CONSUMER: EXPRESS AND IMPLIED TERMS
- 6.0 IMPLIED TERMS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF SELLER TO EXCLUDE THE TERMS UNDER THE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT 2015
- 6.1 - Possible Exclusion for Traders Under Consumer Rights Act, 2015 on the Right to Enforce Terms about Goods
- 7.0 CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to analyze the impact of implied terms in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 on the relationship between sellers or traders and consumers. It specifically focuses on the rights of consumers and examines how sellers can potentially exclude these terms.
- The consolidation of consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
- The definition of a 'consumer' within the scope of consumer law.
- The implied terms relating to goods and services under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
- The ability of sellers to exclude implied terms.
- The protection of consumers under UK law.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- 1.0 Introduction: Introduces the subject matter, focusing on the relationship between sellers and consumers and the protection afforded to the latter under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
- 2.0 About the Consumer Rights Act of 2015: Discusses the purpose of the Act, highlighting its role in consolidating consumer rights from various previous legislations and enhancing consumer protection.
- 3.0 Who is a Consumer?: Explores the definition of a 'consumer' under different legislations, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015, emphasizing the distinction between consumer transactions and acting in the course of business.
- 4.0 Consumer Rights and Protection: Briefly discusses the overarching concept of consumer rights and protection under UK law.
- 5.0 Rights of the Consumer: Express and Implied Terms: Introduces the concept of express and implied terms in contracts relating to goods and services.
- 6.0 Implied Terms and the Possibility of Seller to Exclude the Terms Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015: Examines the potential for sellers to exclude implied terms under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, focusing on the right to enforce terms about goods.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts discussed in this essay include consumer rights, consumer protection, Consumer Rights Act 2015, implied terms, seller, consumer, trade, business, goods, services, and exclusion clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015?
To consolidate and modernize consumer rights from 12 different legislations into one place, increasing consumer confidence and standardizing protections.
How is a "consumer" defined under the 2015 Act?
A consumer is generally an individual acting for purposes wholly or mainly outside that individual’s trade, business, craft, or profession.
What are "implied terms" in consumer contracts?
Terms that are automatically part of a contract even if not explicitly mentioned, such as goods being of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose.
Can a seller exclude implied terms from a contract?
The Act limits the ability of traders to exclude certain statutory rights, especially regarding the quality and description of goods.
When did the Consumer Rights Act 2015 come into effect?
The Act came into effect on October 1, 2015, in the United Kingdom.
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- Ogochukwu C. Nweke (Author), 2021, The UK Consumer Rights Act of 2015. Consumer Rights and the Exclusion for Sellers, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1254758
