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Consumer Protection in Asia

Author: Geraint Howells; Hans-W. Micklitz; Mateja Durovic; André Janssen
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781509957576

Published In: February 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781509957538

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This book looks at the consumer protection offered in a range of Asian countries, for example China, Japan, and South Korea in key areas such as consumer sales law, unfair terms, product liability, and unfair commercial practices. However, it is interesting to note that consumer protection is on the rise everywhere and to compare how this differs depending upon the legal cultures. It is also fascinating to reflect on the influence of models for law reform such as the EU laws. ASEAN has also affected the development of consumer policy for its member states.

The book takes the form of national reports which explain the development of the law and also shed light on how the law works in practice. The book also contains thematic reports which look at each area of the law from a comparative perspective. Commentators from around the globe reflect on their impression of Asian consumer law based on their own differing legal systems and benchmarks.

A must-read for anyone with an interest in consumer law in Asia and beyond, this book will form the basis of further research and discussion internationally.

PART 1. INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to Asian Consumer Law

Geraint Howells (NUI Galway, Ireland) and Hans-W Micklitz (European University Institute, Italy)

PART 2. NATIONAL REPORTS

2. China

Jin Jing (China University of Political Science and Law)

3. Hong Kong

Mateja Durovic (King's College London, UK), Geraint Howells (NUI Galway, Ireland), and André Janssen (Radboud University, the Netherlands)

4. India

Ashok R Patil (National Law School of India University)

5. Indonesia

Johannes Gunawan (Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia) and Bernadette M Waluyo (Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia)

6. Japan

Hisakazu Hirose (University of Tokyo, Japan), Karl-Friedrich Lenz (Aoyama Gakuin

University, Japan), and Tadashi Shiraishi (University of Tokyo, Japan)

7. Macau

Dan Wei (University of Macau) and Ângelo Patrício Rafael (University of

Macau)

8. Malaysia

Zalina Zakaria (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

9. Myanmar

Rémi Nguyen (Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Thailand)

10. Singapore

Gary Low (Lazada Singapore and RedMart (Alibaba Group), Singapore)

11. South Korea

Shindong Jung (Gangneung-Wonju National University, South Korea)

12. Taiwan (Republic of China)

Jerry G Fong (National ChengChi University, Taiwan)

13. Thailand

Aimpaga Techaapikun (Thammasat University, Thailand)

14. Vietnam

Nguyen Van Cuong (Ministry of Justice of Vietnam)

PART 3. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

15. Information Duties and the Right of Withdrawal

Meika Atkins (Curtin University, Australia) and Eileen Webb (The University of

South Australia)

16. Sale of Goods: A Comparative Perspective

Gail Pearson (University of Sydney, Australia)

17. A Comparative Analysis of the Regulation of Unfair Terms in Asia

James P Nehf (Indiana University, USA)

18. Product Liability

Michel Cannarsa (Lyon Catholic University, France)

19. Adaptation of Asian Consumer Law to the Digital Age

Alberto De Franceschi (University of Ferrara, Italy)

20. Commercial Practices

Hans-W Micklitz (European University Institute, Italy)

21. Access to Justice

Marta Cantero Gamito (University of Tartu, Estonia)

22. Consumer Product Liability and Safety Regulation: ASEAN in Asia

Luke Nottage (University of Sydney, Australia) and Sakda Thanitcul (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

PART 4. ASIAN LAW IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

23. European Union Consumer Law

Mateja Durovic (King's College London, UK), Geraint Howells (NUI Galway, Ireland), André Janssen (Radboud University, the Netherlands) and Hans-W Micklitz (European University Institute, Italy)

24. Regulation of Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts: An American Perspective

James P Nehf (Indiana University, USA)

25. Australasia

Gail Pearson (University of Sydney, Australia)

26. Latin America

Marta Cantero Gamito (University of Tartu, Estonia)

27. African Perspective

Tjakie Naude (University of Cape Town, South Africa)

28. ASEAN Economic Integration and Consumer Protection in Southeast Asia

Luke Nottage (University of Sydney, Australia) and Sakda Thanitcul (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

29. The Effect of the United Nations Guidelines on Consumer Protection on Consumer Law in Asia

Mateja Durovic (King's College London, UK) and Jeremy Pui (King's College London, UK)