The Consumer Protection Bill, 1986 seeks to provide for better protection of the interests of consumers and for the purpose, to make provision for the establishment of Consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer disputes and for matter connected therewith. (f) right to consumer education..
Consumer rights provide numerous advantages to consumers, including protection against unsafe products, redress for defective products, protection against fraudulent practices, access to information, and empowerment of consumers..
The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates credit reports.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prevents creditors from discriminating against individuals.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act established rules for debt collectors.
The Electronic Fund Transfer Act protects consumer finances during electronic payments..
Consumer Law is central to the practice of Chambers and focuses on all aspects of the regulation of business and public bodies in their dealings with consumers
It covers a wide range of consumer contracts and trading practices
Miles Bennett – 5 Paper Buildings ' Miles is a doyen of the consumer law world
' Jonathan Goulding – Gough Square Chambers ' Jonathan is a very skilled advocate
' Richard Heller – 2 Hare Court ‘He is an expert in consumer law and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the relevant regulations
Simon Popplewell – Gough Square Chambers ' Simon is a very accomplished and very practical barrister
' Cameron Crowe – Gough Square Chambers ‘Cameron’s expertise in consumer law is astounding
He is a barrister you really want on your side
' William Hibbert – Henderson Chambers ‘William is fantastically responsive and available
Irish lawyer, Attorney General, European Commissioner
