Law enforcement is key to consumer protection

Law enforcement is key to consumer protection

The gradual erosion of the purchasing power of all consumers in general has made it necessary to review the standard commercial market practices. Market distortions caused by unfair practices have led to the emergence of consumers trapped by the continued effects of the financial situation they find themselves in, including lack of freedom of choice to prevent them falling victims of exclusion.

There is a need for a high level of consumer protection. A lot depends on the empowerment of the consumer and to what extent an organisation representing consumer interests can act on behalf of consumers. Measures should be adopted in the areas of prevention protection, mitigation and recovery from the effects of market distortions caused by unfair practices. Read more here