Breaching of Trading Standards Law.
Investigations and prosecutions for Trading Standards Offences are usually led by local councils through their Trading Standards departments. Receiving legal advice at an early stage can be vital and can in some cases result in no prosecution and court action. With the correct advice from us and appropriate negotiation being undertaken, favourable outcomes can be achieved in many cases.
Common Offenses
There are a number of offences that are common for trading standards offences; for example:
- Offences contrary to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, including The Unfair Trading Regulations apply to ‘business to consumer’ practices. They impose a general prohibition on traders in all sectors from engaging in unfair commercial practices with consumers.
- Offences under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, covering a diverse variety of false items such as ID Documents or counterfeit notes and coins. In addition, it can also be the making of false instruments, which includes making, copying, using and having custody or control of specific false instruments.
- Conspiracy to Defraud (a criminal agreement between two or more people intending to deprive them of something (e.g. money) and take the benefit for themselves.
- Offences set out in the Trademarks Act 1992 and Offences specified in Regulation 5 of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 provide the basis for ensuring the safety of consumer goods by setting requirements and providing a range of provisions to secure compliance and enforcement with the requirements.
Should you be contacted by the Trading Standards Department from a Town or Borough Council, please contact one of our lawyers who will be able to advise you on the best way to proceed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why use Brooklyn Law?
We are recognised as one of the leading legal practices in the country. We work on a referral basis, so if we represent a client they have normally been referred by a satisfied client.
We also specialize in confiscation, asset forfeiture, VAT tribunals and tax investigations and have experience in dealing with these matters.
We at Brooklyn Law, through our experience of dealing with all cases, whether large or small, understand the seriousness of your matter and are here to guide and advise you through every stage of proceedings.
Will I be able to speak to the person dealing with the case?
The simple answer is yes. Otherwise out of hours our team are contactable 24 hours of the day. There are several ways to communicate with us: in person, by phone or via email.
How can I pay?
You can pay via cheque, credit/debit cards or by bank transfer. In all cases you will be the subject of an anti money laundering check, which is required by the Law Society.
If legal aid is granted you may not need to make any contribution. However if you do, then payment is made to the Legal Aid Agency.
How does legal aid work?
Legal aid is funded by tax payer’s money and is essentially paid by the Government. Due to the changing nature of legal aid, any sort of defendant on a reasonable salary or with savings, will be expected to contribute. For those on benefits or low income, legal aid will be free of contribution.
We conduct legal aid work in limited circumstances. Please contact us to see if you are eligible.
Can I get advice for a family member?
Yes if you have a family member who you are concerned about or who may be remanded in custody, we can advise you.
