Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

EU Legislation (Consumer Protection - Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 15 October 2015:

Decision Reference:  MD-E-2015-0091

Decision Summary Title :

Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

Date of Decision Summary:

13 October 2015

Decision Summary Author:

 

Director of Trading Standards           

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title :

Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

Date of Written Report:

5 October 2015

Written Report Author:

Director of Trading Standards

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject:  Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

 

Decision(s):

The Minister approved the draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and decided to lodge the draft Regulations ‘au Greffe’.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The purpose of the draft Regulations is to protect Jersey consumers from the consequences of businesses engaging in unfair practices. The Regulations follow the EU Directive on unfair commercial practices and by doing so ensures that measures to prevent such practices in Jersey are consistent with all EU countries.  

Resource Implications:

There are no financial or manpower implications as a result of this decision. Enforcement work will be prioritised within existing trading standards resources.

Action required:

The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange to lodge ‘au Greffe’ the Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and the associated report.

Signature: Senator L.J. Farnham

 

 

Position:  Minister

 

 

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

Back to top
rating button