The current limits of European harmonisation in consumer contract law

Geraint Howells; Norbert Reich

doi:10.1007/s12027-011-0186-z

The current limits of European harmonisation in consumer contract law

Geraint Howells, Norbert Reich

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Abstract

This paper is concerned with the Proposed Consumer Rights Directive. In particular it considers the choices to be made concerning minimum and maximal harmonisation. In doing so it draws upon previous experiences of harmonisation and in particular reflects on the approach of the European Court of Justice. The aim is to consider which areas of the Proposed Consumer Rights Directive require maximal harmonisation and which ones can be left to minimal harmonisation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	39-57
Number of pages	19
Journal	ERA Forum
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12027-011-0186-z
Publication status	Published - Apr 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Consumer protection
Harmonisation
Information
Right of withdrawal
Sale of goods
Unfair terms

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