The Consumers' Association has been granted new powers which would allow it to fine a business or force it to cease trading if it is found to be in breach of consumer legislation.
According to a statement issued by the Department of Trade and Industry, consumer minister Gerry Sutcliffe has given the CA ‘designated enforcer’ status which places it in a similar position to the Financial Services Authority as it could now apply to the courts and take action against some financial services firms. That said, the legislation to which this ruling applies is extremely limited in relation to the financial services, and largely only affects financial services firms which conduct business under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and who could be fined under the Control of Misleadi...
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