This year’s Trading Standards Institute Conference was held in Bournemouth. Gough Square Chambers again hosted a stand and delivered two mini-theatre sessions.
Iain MacDonald gave a talk on “Expensive Commercial Practices” encompassing the recent increase in magistrates’ sentencing powers, enhanced consumer measures and the draft sentencing guidance in respect of health and safety and food offences. View the slides for Iain’s talk here: Expensive Commercial Practices
Kate Urell and Lee Finch gave a talk on renewable energy schemes and their impact on Trading Standards. Kate and Lee discussed the “Green Deal”, Feed in Tariffs, the Renewable Heat Incentive and industry specific consumer codes. View the slides for their talk here: Green Deal or No Deal
