Part of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - Report (2nd Day) – in the House of Lords at 7:15 pm on 13 March 2024.
Moved by Lord Offord of Garvel
128: Clause 259, page 172, line 18, leave out paragraph (a) and insert—“(a) in a way which is straightforward, and”Member's explanatory statementThis amendment sets out the principle that must inform the way in which a trader enables a consumer to bring a subscription contract to an end.
129: Clause 259, page 172, line 35, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to bring the contract to an end.”Member's explanatory statementThis amendment enables a consumer to exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end by notifying the trader by any clear statement of their decision to bring the contract to an end. The concept of a consumer ending a contract by making a clear statement of their decision to do so is already in use in consumer law.
Amendments 128 and 129 agreed.
Clause 262: Right to cancel for breach of implied term
