consumer rights

Consumer Rights Act 2015

What is the Consumer Rights Act 2015? The Consumer Rights Act provides consumers with certain rights regarding the quality of goods that they purchase from businesses. It is important that businesses are aware know of their obligations to consumers under the Act, and that if they do not comply with the legal requirements, they may … Read more

defamation

Defamation

What is defamation? Defamation is a statement that is made, either orally or in writing, to a third party that is damaging, or likely to damage, the reputation of the person to who the statement was in reference to.     For the statement to be classed as defamatory, it must have been false and have caused … Read more

small claims

Small Claims Court in the UK

What is the Small Claims Court? There is no separate court named “the small claims court”.  What these cases refer to are what the court considers to be low value claims (generally below £10,000).  These cases are dealt with by the County Court. Small Claims Hearing Generally speaking, your legal costs are not recoverable from … Read more

harassment

Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Making a Claim for Harassment in the Civil Courts Claims for harassment can be pursued through the Criminal and Civil Courts. The Law- Civil Courts The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 prevents a person from acting in such a way that amounts to harassment of another or in a way that they ought to be … Read more

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