Part 4 U.K. Consumer rights and disputes

Chapter 1 U.K. Protection from unfair trading

Offences relating to unfair commercial practices U.K.

240 Penalty for offences U.K.

A person guilty of an offence under section 237 is liable—

(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;

(b) on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;

(c) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine (or both).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 240 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)

I2 S. 240 in force at 6.4.2025 by S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(3)