It is a fourth edition of a book that has been extensively praised for its easy access style, depth and comprehensiveness of coverage. An important text for students at undergraduate level and on the Legal Practice course, it has also been used by non specialist and specialist practitioners and by non-legal requiring information that can be immediately understood. The authors implement problem solving approach to the subject, concentrating on situations that clients can find themselves in and explaining the way in which the law handles the situation like this. General examples used to demonstrate points of law and to help understanding.

This book,

1. provides a brief however the comprehensive guide for a consumer law.
2. Concentrates on the types of issues most likely to occur or be came across in real life and uses examples for explaining the way in which the law deals with such situations.
3. Consists of new sections about Internet Purchasing to handle the exponential growth of online purchase also on holiday contracts.
4. Covers legislative developments and strategic cases as well as changes to consumer credit as an effect of the Consumer Credit Act 2006.
5. Incorporate a selection of County Court precedents provided by a district Judge that highlights the practical use of this book.
6. Popular text for both Legal Practice students and undergraduates also being used by non-specialist  and specialist practitioners and non lawyers compelling information in this field.