The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009

Publisher: Ashgate

Editors: Deborah Parry, Annette Nordhausen, Christian Twigg-Flesner & Geraint Howells

Price: £95.00

Edition: 2009 Edition (December 2008)

ISBN: 978-0-7546-7574-7

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The aim of The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009 remains the same as previous editions: to provide a valuable outlet for high quality scholarly work which tracks developments in consumer law with a domestic, regional and international dimension.  Like previous editions, the quality of the fascinating and thought-provoking articles within The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009 ensures this aim is easily achieved.

For this 2009 edition, the text is separated into two main parts: articles and current developments.  Part I, dealing with articles, covers topical issues like the future of European consumer law, the Irish consumer protection code and collective consumer redress in the European Union.  Part II, dealing with current developments, is separated into three parts: the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Credit and 'general'.  This part includes some fascinating articles including consideration of secret commissions and overseas purchases, alternatives in UK law to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and future prospects of class actions in Europe.

The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009, with Deborah Parry taking the role as lead editor, is extremely well-written with the articles being both well-chosen and superbly written.  Whilst each article or contribution often differs in length, each is just long enough.  For example, one of the shorter articles considers the important decisions in OFT v Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Hurstanger Limited v Wilson & Barton and clearly summarises the decisions meaning even the most inexperienced lawyer can fully understand the implications of the judgments.  Longer articles also cover the issues succinctly and clearly.

To my mind, The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009 is vital reading for anyone studying or practising in this fascinating and fast-moving area of law.  It is quickly gaining a reputation as the leading consumer law journal by including articles that are expertly selected, thought provoking and (most importantly) relevant.  The continued approach of including articles from other jurisdictions (like Malta) means the reader is able to compare UK law to international law and look at how the law may develop.  If the editors maintain the quality, like I am sure they will do, The Yearbook of Consumer Law 2009 will remain a favourite of mine for years to come.

Reviewed on 4 May 2009

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