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Consumer Protection Act 1987 (1987 c 43)

The primary objective of this legislation is to enhance consumer protection by establishing standards for product safety and introducing measures to hold manufacturers and retailers accountable for defective goods. It outlines the civil liability of producers for damage caused by unsafe products, reinforcing the rights of consumers to seek redress. The Act also empowers enforcement authorities to take action against non-compliance and prohibits misleading pricing practices. This law represents a significant advancement in consumer rights, providing a framework for ensuring products in the market are safe and accurately represented.

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Consumer Protection Act 1987 (1987 c 43)

The primary objective of this legislation is to enhance consumer protection by establishing standards for product safety and introducing measures to hold manufacturers and retailers accountable for defective goods. It outlines the civil liability of producers for damage caused by unsafe products, reinforcing the rights of consumers to seek redress. The Act also empowers enforcement authorities to take action against non-compliance and prohibits misleading pricing practices. This law represents a significant advancement in consumer rights, providing a framework for ensuring products in the market are safe and accurately represented.

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Consumer Protection Act 1987 (1987 c 43)

Part I Product Liability (ss 1-9)

Part 18 Acquisition by Limited Company of its Own Shares (ss 658-737)

Part II Consumer Safety (ss 10-19)

Part III . . . (ss 20-26)

Part IV Enforcement of Parts II and III (ss 27-35)

Part 11 Derivative Claims and Proceedings by Members (ss 260-269)

Part V Miscellaneous and Supplemental (ss 36-50)

SCHEDULE 1 Limitation of Actions under Part I

SCHEDULE 2 Prohibition Notices and Notices to Warn

SCHEDULE 3 Amendments of Part I of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

SCHEDULE 4 Minor and Consequential Amendments

SCHEDULE 5 Repeals

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