EU Consumer Law and Human Rights

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Constitutional, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book EU Consumer Law and Human Rights by Iris Benöhr, OUP Oxford
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Iris Benöhr ISBN: 9780191650659
Publisher: OUP Oxford Publication: December 19, 2013
Imprint: OUP Oxford Language: English
Author: Iris Benöhr
ISBN: 9780191650659
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication: December 19, 2013
Imprint: OUP Oxford
Language: English

Traditionally, consumer law has played an instrumental role in the EU as a tool for market integration. There are now signs in the new EU legal framework and jurisprudence that this may be changing. The Lisbon Treaty contains provisions affecting consumer law and, at the same time, it grants binding legal force to the EU Charter, which in turn adds a fundamental rights dimension to consumer protection. This evolution, however, is still at an early stage and may be thwarted by conflicting trends. Moreover, it may generate tensions between social objectives and economic goals. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of these developments and examines new avenues that may be opening for consumer law, focusing on three key areas: financial services, electronic communication and access to justice. Through a systematic analysis of relevant cases, the book traces the development of a human rights dimension in consumer law and details the ramifications that the post-Lisbon legal framework may have on consumer protection and policy. This book concludes by proposing new directions in consumer law, striking a compromise between social and economic demands.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Traditionally, consumer law has played an instrumental role in the EU as a tool for market integration. There are now signs in the new EU legal framework and jurisprudence that this may be changing. The Lisbon Treaty contains provisions affecting consumer law and, at the same time, it grants binding legal force to the EU Charter, which in turn adds a fundamental rights dimension to consumer protection. This evolution, however, is still at an early stage and may be thwarted by conflicting trends. Moreover, it may generate tensions between social objectives and economic goals. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of these developments and examines new avenues that may be opening for consumer law, focusing on three key areas: financial services, electronic communication and access to justice. Through a systematic analysis of relevant cases, the book traces the development of a human rights dimension in consumer law and details the ramifications that the post-Lisbon legal framework may have on consumer protection and policy. This book concludes by proposing new directions in consumer law, striking a compromise between social and economic demands.

More books from OUP Oxford

Cover of the book Handbook of Neurologic Music Therapy by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Beeronomics by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book International Development by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Counter-Terrorism Networks in the European Union by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Antisemitism: A Very Short Introduction by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Ottonian Queenship by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book The Flyer by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book The Brain: A Very Short Introduction by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book The Interpretation of International Law by Domestic Courts by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book The Borders of Punishment by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Choosing Children by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Ancient Philosophy by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book The Lex Mercatoria in Theory and Practice by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Digitized by Iris Benöhr
Cover of the book Kant's Theory of Action by Iris Benöhr
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy