Consumer Credit Act 1974

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Consumer_Rights_Act_2015
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Consumer_Credit_(Amendment)_Regulations_2014
gptkb:Consumer_Credit_Act_2006
gptkb:Consumer_Credit_(Amendment)_Regulations_2018
gptkbp:applies_to credit cards
consumers
personal loans
creditors
hire purchase agreements
gptkbp:effective_date 1974-05-01
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Financial_Conduct_Authority
gptkbp:established responsibilities for lenders
right to withdraw from credit agreements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Consumer Credit Act 1974
gptkbp:includes provisions for unfair practices
provisions for credit broking
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in economic studies
gptkbp:is_associated_with credit scoring systems
financial inclusion efforts
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_considered landmark legislation
a model for other countries
gptkbp:is_criticized_for complexity of regulations
lack of clarity in some areas
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:academic_journal
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by financial analysts
consumer advocacy groups
gptkbp:is_implemented_in regulatory guidelines
Consumer Credit Licensing
gptkbp:is_influenced_by economic conditions
consumer behavior trends
gptkbp:is_linked_to credit counseling services
debt management practices
gptkbp:is_opposed_by some financial institutions
gptkbp:is_part_of UK consumer law
financial regulation framework
UK financial legislation history
gptkbp:is_promoted_by consumer rights organizations
gptkbp:is_protected_by vulnerable consumers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in policy discussions
government reports
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Financial_Services_and_Markets_Act_2000
gptkb:Consumer_Rights_Act_2015
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by Parliamentary committees
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:public_opinion
legal challenges
European Union regulations
gptkbp:is_supported_by financial literacy programs
financial education initiatives
gptkbp:provides consumer protection
dispute resolution mechanisms
regulation of advertising for credit
gptkbp:regulates consumer credit agreements
gptkbp:requires credit agreements to be in writing
creditors to be licensed
affordability assessments for loans
clear information on credit terms