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
130: Clause 262, page 174, line 15, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to cancel the contract.”Member's explanatory statementThis amendment enables a consumer to exercise a right to cancel a subscription contract for breach of an implied term under the Chapter by notifying the trader by any clear statement of their decision to cancel the contract. 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.
Amendment 130 agreed.
Clause 263: Right to cancel during cooling-off periods
Amendment 131 not moved.
