Research Briefing
This short briefing paper summarises the background to the Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 and its main provisions. It also outlines the position in Scotland under the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the statutory discharge from bankruptcy process. It considers the effect of discharge, the circumstances which may cause automatic discharge to be suspended by the court, and when a Bankruptcy Restrictions Order may be imposed.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers bankruptcy and the treatment of an inheritance.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides a outline of bankruptcy procedures in England and Wales. It also considers a call for evidence on the personal insolvency framework launched by the Insolvency Service in July 2022.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
Research Briefing
This Paper examines the ADR landscape in the UK and the different types of ADR methods available to help resolve a consumer dispute. It also considers the impact of the UK having left the EU on consumer contracts and dispute resolution.
Research Briefing
This note gives an overview of postal services in the UK. It discusses current regulation, market trends and consumer problems.
Research Briefing
The Online Safety Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 19 April 2022.
Research Briefing
This paper answers common questions about how international travel from and to England is currently affected by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an outline of what will happen to the bankrupt’s home under current insolvency legislation. This Paper applies only to England and Wales. Scotland has its own separate bankruptcy law (known as sequestration).
Research Briefing
There are no official statistics on online pet sales in the UK. However, vets are reporting an increasing number bought online. A debate on e-petition 587654 on the regulation of online animal sales is due to take place in Westminster Hall on 13 December 2021.
Debate Pack
A debate on community debt services will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 1 December 2021, at 9.30 am. Emma Hardy MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
The purpose of this House of Commons Library briefing paper is to provide a brief overview of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (as amended).
Research Briefing
An overview of proceedings on the Health and Care Bill at its Commons committee stage, including a summary of key amendments considered in Public Bill Committee.
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