The legal profession is going through a period of unparalleled change
necessitated, in part, by the growth in criminalisation of matters which
in a previous era may have been dealt with in the civil courts or even
by way of commercial resolution. In part this has been fueled by the
growth of the consumer movement and its reinforcement by the law,
originally stemming from Europe but now very much enshrined in English
domestic law.
A Practical Guide to Criminal & Regulatory Proceedings in Consumer
Protection Matters explains how the law has developed to the point it is
now at and sets out how this is now enforced in English courts. Both
sides of the civil and criminal landscape are examined as is the way in
which the regulations are applied to traders and consumers.
The book addresses the powers of investigation which are created by the
various pieces of Consumer focused legislation now in force as well as
the criminal offences which can arise. It also explores the steps in
case preparation which lawyers may be advised to follow especially given
some of the legal presumptions which apply in these type of cases.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Gibbs gained his original degree in Political Science and
History at University College Dublin; he converted to law at Birmingham
University before reading for the BPTC at the University of Law and then
being called to the Bar by The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
where he won the Lawson moot.
He is a practicing barrister prosecuting and defending in regulatory and
criminal cases across England & Wales. He has a strong interest in
non-CPS prosecutions and has extensive experience of defending
individuals and companies in matters relating to Trading Standards and
Health and Safety offences. In addition to his practice at the Bar, he
is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law lecturing aspiring
barristers and solicitors in law and the fundamentals of legal practice.
He has been a regular contributor to legal journals since becoming a
barrister in 2012.
He has appeared on the BBC as a commentator on criminal sentencing and
regularly delivers training to police in criminal justice matters.
Richard lives with his wife and daughter in Worcestershire.
