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.
Edited by:
Geraint Howells,
Hans-W. Micklitz (European University Institute,
Italy),
Dr Mateja Durovic (King's College London,
UK),
André Janssen (Radboud University,
Nijmegen,
Netherlands)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781509957576
ISBN 10: 150995757X
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 29 February 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to Asian Consumer Law Geraint Howells (University of 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 (University of 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 (University of 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) PART 5 CONCLUSION 30. Some Concluding Remarks: Future Prospects for Consumer Law in Asia Mateja Durovic (King’s College London, UK) and André Janssen (Radboud University, the Netherlands)
Geraint Howells is Executive Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway and Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Manchester, UK. Hans-W Micklitz is Professor of Economic Law at the European University Institute, Italy. Mateja Durovic is a Reader in Law at Kings College London, UK. André Janssen is Professor of Private Law at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
