Consumer Affairs Act (Cap. 378)

Consumer Affairs Act (Cap. 378), article 43

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43. (1) The principles stated in sub-article (2) shall not be directly enforceable in any cour t or tribunal, but shall be adh ered to in the interpretation and implementation of this Act and any regulations made thereunder. (2) Consumers shall be entitled: (a) to have adequate access to basic essential goods and services at reasonable prices and to be able to choose 38 CAP. 378.] CONSUMER AFF AIRS from a diverse range of goods and services; (b) to be protected against goods, production processes and services which are harmful to health; (c) to have adequate access to i nformation about goods or services which is clear, co rrect and does not mislead; (d) to form and join consumer associations and to have consumer interests repre sented in the making and execution of government policy, and in the development of goods and services; (e) to protection from unlawful or unfair trading practices; (f) to receive a fair settlement of just claims including adequate compensation for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services; and (g) to effective, quick and inex pensive means of redress in disputes they may have with traders. (3) A consumer may not waive any rights established in his favour by or under this Act. Added by: XXX. 2015.5. PART VI Consumer Alternative Dispute Resolution Interpretation. Added by: XXX. 2015.5.

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