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Consumer Protection (Postal Marketing) Bill

A Bill to make provision relating to the regulation of postal marketing; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Caroline NokesConservative

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would regulate marketing material sent by post, setting out rules for how and when companies can contact people by mail. It aims to protect consumers from unwanted postal marketing and gives regulators clearer powers to enforce the rules and sanction breaches. It also covers related or connected provisions related to postal marketing.

Key Points

Regulates marketing material sent by post.
Sets out rules on when and how postal marketing can be sent.
Gives regulators powers to monitor compliance and take enforcement action.
Creates offences and penalties for breaches of the postal marketing rules.
Covers related or connected provisions to postal marketing.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Who is affected?

Consumers and households who receive postal marketingMarketers (businesses, charities and other organisations) that send postal marketingThe postal and delivery sector (e.g., mail services)Regulators and enforcement bodies responsible for postal marketing compliance

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Consumer Protection (Postal Marketing)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 134 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

22 Jul 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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