Consumer Protection by Geraint G Howells Llb Lld

Consumer Protection by Geraint G Howells Llb Lld

Consumer law has been one of the most dynamic legal developments of the past half century. Although broad political support has driven the expansion of consumer protection, consensus on its underlying purposes has often proved more elusive. Tracing the evolution of consumer law in the United Kingdom, including the post-Brexit landscape, Consumer Protection examines the ideas and policy choices that have shaped the field and continue to influence its future. The book explores the case for a social welfare model of consumer protection. Rather than relying primarily on information disclosure and consumer choice, it argues that consumer law should secure reasonable expectations about the quality and safety of goods and services and the fair operation of markets. The analysis also addresses the major challenges confronting consumer law today, including digitalisation, environmental sustainability, and Brexit. Alongside these developments, it explores a persistent paradox: consumer law is intended to protect consumers, yet its rules are frequently complex and difficult to navigate. Combining historical perspective, theoretical analysis, and practical insights, the book considers how consumer regulation can be administered more effectively through access to justice, enforcement mechanisms, and the potential of class actions. The result is a clear and thought-provoking account of consumer law's foundations, achievements, and future direction.

Geraint Gordon Howells is Established Professor of Law at the University of Galway and Visiting Professor at the University of Manchester. An internationally recognised scholar in consumer law, product liability, and European private law, he has published extensively and contributed to the development of European private law through his involvement with the Acquis Group. Previously, he served as Executive Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at Galway, Dean of Law at City University of Hong Kong, and Head of Law at both Manchester and Lancaster universities. A barrister-at-law (non-practising), he is a former President of the International Association of Consumer Law.

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ISBN 13	9780198747772
ISBN 10	0198747772
Title	Consumer Protection
Author	Geraint G Howells Llb Lld
Series	Clarendon Law Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Number of pages	400
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