An In-Depth Analysis of the United Kingdom’s Consumer Protection Act 1987

Here is a brief summary of the provided document, Introduction to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) 1987:

Summary:

The Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA) was enacted over three decades ago to safeguard consumers from defective goods and misleading price indications. Key provisions include product liability, which holds manufacturers accountable for defective products, and criminalizing misleading price indications. While the CPA laid groundwork for consumer rights in the UK, it now faces challenges in the modern digital market and requires updates to address e-commerce and international trade complexities.