Part 4 U.K. Consumer rights and disputes

Chapter 1 U.K. Protection from unfair trading

Prohibition of unfair commercial practices U.K.

229 Contravention of the requirements of professional diligence U.K.

For the purposes of this Chapter, a commercial practice involves a contravention of the requirements of professional diligence if the practice falls short of the standard of skill and care which a trader may reasonably be expected to exercise towards consumers which is commensurate with either—

(a) honest market practice in the trader’s field of activity, or

(b) the general principle of good faith in the trader’s field of activity.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 229 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)

I2 S. 229 in force at 6.4.2025 by S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(3)