scholarly journals Postępowanie w sprawie praktyk nieuczciwie wykorzystujących przewagę kontraktową na rynku rolno-spożywczym jako nowy obszar aktywności administracji publicznej

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1 (4)) ◽  
pp. 155-168
Author(s):  
Beata Wieczerzyńska
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Large Degree ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
Public Authority ◽  
Agricultural Market ◽  
Material Basis ◽  
Contractual Relationships

The article is an attempt at analyzing selected provisions of the Act on Counteracting Unfair Use of Contractual Advantage in Agricultural and F ood Products turning to whether there is public interest in the need of public authority interrogation in contractual relationships (Civil Law) in B2B relations in the food and agricultural market and whether this material basis for this interference has been properly defined. “Public interest” as an objective of counteracting practices that unfairly uses the contractual advantage of suppliers or buyers, should be considered on the axiological basis of the Act on competition and consumer protection, in the context of ensuring consumer welfare and thus food security of the country. The material prerequisites of the President of UOKiK’s [Office for the Protection of Competition and Consumers] conduct in cases of abuse of a contractual advantage were burdened with a large degree of indeterminacy, entrusting to the authority their clarification with prejudice to the principle of predictability of state bodies’ activities.

scholarly journals Embodiment Principles of Clearing Justice in Consumer Arbitration

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 383
Author(s):  
Azwir Agus
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Proof System ◽  
Court Decisions ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Legal Principles ◽  
Verification System ◽  
Principle Of Justice ◽  
Formal Justice

The realization of the principle of justice in proving the settlement of consumer disputes through arbitration in Indonesia is equally important. Undeniable, there is a weakness of the consumer protection law, both substantial norms and formal law. This article is normative legal research that refers to norms and legal principles in the legislation or court decisions. The results show that the proof is one of the trials that plays an important role. In general, the verification system is distinguished based on civil law and common law understandings influenced by various proof system theories such as the presumption of liability principle adopted in the Indonesian consumer protection law. The principle of justice in the consumer arbitration system is different from the arbitration verification system that is universally applicable in Indonesia. The ultimate goal of choosing consumer arbitration is to get substantial justice that is more dignified and not just obtaining formal justice. 

scholarly journals Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Konsumen yang Dirugikan Atas Kelalaian Pelaku Usaha Cuci Sepatu di Denpasar Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-247
Author(s):  
I Wayan Indra Adi Wicaksana ◽  
I Nyoman Putu Budiartha ◽  
Ni Made Puspasutari Ujianti
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Research Method ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Great Demand ◽  
Legal Remedies ◽  
Empirical Law ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Public interest in shoes is a special need, shoes are in great demand by millennials because they are useful for protecting feet. The habit of collecting these shoes arises from the desire of humans to keep their goods so they don't get damaged quickly and stay clean for a Long time. However, there are still cases of damage to shoes that cause Losses to consumers and there is no responsibility from the shoe washing service. The research method used is the type of empirical Law, empirical legal research aims to find facts, and conduct interviews. There are internal and external factors that cause damage to consumer shoes by business actors. So that responsibility for losses cannot be carried out unilaterally between business actors and consumers because there are Legal remedies that can be taken if they are harmed. Lack of knowledge and understanding fromconsumers, makes the position of consumers lower than business actors. So with the existence of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection, both parties need to know so that their rights and obligations are not violated.

Refining the Right to Information in Vietnamese Consumer Law: Insights from Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-83
Author(s):  
Lam Uyen Lu ◽  
Niloufer Selvadurai
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Law Reform ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
Consumer Law ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Right To Information ◽  
The Right

AbstractIn upholding a consumer's right to information, regulations prohibiting misleading or deceptive conduct perform a critical role in supporting consumer welfare and encouraging equity in business and commerce. While Vietnam enacted a Law on Consumer Protection in 2010, its provisions in this area are limited in ambit and application. In order to improve the effectiveness of a consumer's right to information in Vietnam, it is useful to examine the Australia Consumer Law which has a sophisticated regulatory framework in this area. By comparing the laws prohibiting misleading or deceptive conduct in the Vietnamese Law on Consumer Protection and the Australia Consumer Law, this article identifies certain similarities and differences between the two legal systems, thereby clarifying shortcomings that can lead to inadequacies and inefficiencies of this area of the law and providing a platform for law reform in Vietnam.

Gambling control regimes

2018 ◽  
pp. 139-158
Author(s):  
Pekka Sulkunen ◽  
Thomas F. Babor ◽  
Jenny Cisneros Örnberg ◽  
Michael Egerer ◽  
Matilda Hellman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Control Structures ◽  
The Public ◽  
Gambling Regulation ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Private Actors

This chapter explores gambling regulation regimes, looking at the different control structures used, and their effectiveness in serving the public interest. Gambling has always been regulated by public policy, and in whichever way the industry is developing, government regulation is always involved. Regimes of gambling regulation involve both public and private actors and institutions. Public monopolies may be stronger in the area of consumer protection than restrictive licensing, associations-based operations or competitive markets. In considering the choice of regulation regime, policymakers would be well advised not to weigh the pros and cons or the costs and benefits of legal gambling in itself but to consider whether it is the best way to achieve the public interest goals compared to the alternatives.

Antitrust as Public Interest Law: Redistribution, Equity, and Social Justice

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Dina I. Waked
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Competition Policy ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Allocative Efficiency ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Interest Law ◽  
Antitrust Laws ◽  
History Of ◽  
Do So

This article proposes the use of antitrust law to reduce poverty and address inequality. It argues that the antitrust laws are sufficiently malleable to achieve such goals. The current focus of antitrust on the efficiency-only goals does not only lead to increasing inequality further but is also inconsistent with the history of antitrust. This history is presented through the lens of the public interest that emerges into the balance between private property and competition policy. Tracing the public interest at different historical moments, we get to see how it has been broad enough to encompass social welfare concerns. Over time, the public interest concern of antitrust was narrowed to exclusively cover consumer welfare and its allocative efficiency. Once we frame antitrust as public interest law, in its broadest sense, we are empowered to use it to address inequality. A proposal to do so is exposed in this article.

scholarly journals Regulating Misleading Advertisements: Legal Provisions and Institutional Framework

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
D P S Verma
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
Institutional Framework ◽  
Consumer Protection Act ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
The World

In view of its adverse effect on consumer welfare, misleading advertising is sought to be regulated in most of the countries of the world. This note presents the legal provisions and institutional framework that regulate misleading advertisements in our country such as the MRTP Act, the Consumer Protection. Act, etc.

Competition Policy and Consumer Welfare in a Liberalised Economy

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Faizanur Rahman ◽  
Dr. Musheer Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Competition Policy ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
Paper Analysis ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Consumer Policy ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Protection Policy ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
The Common

The discourse on competition policy often uses the term 'consumer welfare' but rarely is clear about its meaning or role. Promotion of consumer welfare is the common goal of consumer protection and competition policy. As India's economies move progressively towards increased liberalisation, certain undesirable business practices can emerge which act as a hindrance to development and economic growth. The absence of a competition and consumer protection policy in India has created opportunities for some sectors of the business community to engage in unfair business practices viz., price fixing, speculative hoarding and collusive tendering. Competition policy and consumer policy reinforce one another. In markets that are effectively competitive, producers have internal incentives to further consumer policy objectives, for example, to develop a relationship for quality or to attract customers away from rivals by providing the necessary information to minimise switching costs. At the same time, when consumers are able to exercise their choices effectively, they can act as a competitive discipline upon producers. Thus, there is a strong case to be made for the co-ordination of these two policy areas. In the light of India's commitment to a liberalised economy, there is a need for a fair and equitable environment where producer and consumer can maximise their profit and satisfaction respectively. There is therefore a need for India's Competition and Consumer Protection policy if market oriented policies are to be given the best possible chance of success. In the backdrop of this, it is therefore imperative for India to develop this Policy ensuring the supporting legislation, infrastructure and regulations. In this context, the present paper analysis the standard of consumer welfare required to be taken into consideration while dealing with competition issues, and to what extent is protection accorded to consumers under other legislations.

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