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Journal of Trading Standards, Online Edition - JoTS Online

Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.

Although many JoTS Online articles are open access (public), others are exclusive to CTSI Members - in which case, you'll need to login to access them. If you aren't a member of CTSI yet, you can join us here. And, if you'd like to contribute articles or suggest topics for us to cover, please email our Editorial Team.

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Getting a trial ready for court

Posted: 15 January 2018

ANALYSIS: A failed prosecution over copycat government websites shows how careful case preparation, realistic charging decisions and evidential clarity can determine whether consumer protection cases withstand scrutiny in court.
 

EU withdrawal: It's the final countdown

Posted: 15 January 2018

OPINION: With Brexit approaching, this piece considers what withdrawal from the EU could mean for consumer protection, regulatory alignment and Trading Standards, warning that legal certainty may prove harder than political slogans suggest.
 

Govt sets sights on industry 'horizon'

Posted: 15 December 2017

UPDATES: The government's Industrial Strategy places regulation, innovation and consumer protection within a wider growth agenda, with new commitments on future regulation, small business support, Primary Authority and enforcement capacity.
 

Care complaints system criticised

Posted: 10 December 2017

UPDATES: A Competition and Markets Authority study finds care home complaints systems are confusing, poorly signposted and deter complaints through fear of reprisals, prompting calls for stronger consumer protections and more effective routes to redress.
 

Matt Allwright: Subscription traps

Posted: 23 October 2017

OPINION: Matt Allwright reflects on the hidden cost of subscription renewals, automatic payments and information overload, arguing that consumers need clearer reminders if they are to avoid paying for services they no longer want.
 

CPPD Module 12: Sunbed Compliance

Posted: 15 October 2017

DEVELOPMENT: This CPPD module explains the legal framework governing commercial sunbeds, covering product safety requirements, enforcement responsibilities, technical standards and practical compliance issues, before testing readers' knowledge with a self-assessment quiz.
 

Matt Allwright: EU Referendum

Posted: 15 August 2016

OPINION: With the EU referendum dominating headlines, Matt Allwright considers what Brexit could mean for consumer protection, cross-border shopping and everyday rights, urging readers to stay alert as the legal landscape changes.