Retailer delaying delivery

Legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which applies in England and Wales, if you have purchased goods from a retailer, they are required to deliver them within the time agreed in the contract or, if no specific time was agreed, within a reasonable time. Repeated delays could amount to a breach of contract, … Read more

Refund for damaged goods on delivery

Short answer: Yes, in most cases you are entitled to a refund, repair, or replacement if goods arrive damaged. Legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods supplied to a consumer must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. Goods that arrive damaged will almost certainly fail the satisfactory quality requirement … Read more

Liability for missing delivery

Hello there! I can certainly help clear this up for you. This is a very common issue with online shopping, and the good news is that the law is designed to be very protective of buyers. The short answer: Almost always, it is the retailer who is legally responsible if your delivery goes missing. Your … Read more

Missing parcel despite delivery status

Good afternoon. I understand you are dealing with a situation where a parcel has been marked as delivered by the courier or retailer, but you have not actually received it. This is a common consumer issue, and I will outline the legal position under the law of England and Wales, along with practical steps you … Read more

Claiming for faulty product damage

Claiming for damage caused by a faulty product: There are several legal routes available to you in England and Wales, depending on the circumstances. Consumer Protection Act 1987 (strict liability): This Act implements the principle of strict liability for defective products. You do not need to prove negligence. You need to show that the product … Read more

Rejecting appliance after faulty installation

Hello. I am Gemma, your legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to help explain how the law looks at this situation. Whether you can reject the appliance actually depends on one very important detail: who arranged and carried out the installation. The legal position: The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is the … Read more

Replacement product same fault

Legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which applies to purchases made in England and Wales, if a product you buy is faulty (meaning it does not meet the standards of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, or matching its description), you are entitled to remedies from the seller. These typically include repair, replacement, a … Read more

Refund versus repair consumer rights

This depends on the context, timing, and what type of contract is involved. Here is the position under the current law in England and Wales. Consumer Rights Act 2015 (goods): The short-term right to reject applies within 30 days of delivery (or longer for perishable goods where the contract allows). During this window you can … Read more

Faulty product within six months

Hello! I am Gemma, a friendly legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be very happy to help explain your consumer rights. The legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, any product you buy from a business must be of satisfactory quality, fit for its normal purpose, and match the description you were … Read more

Faulty product rights within 30 days

Legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which applies in England and Wales, if you are a consumer who has bought goods from a trader (such as a shop or online retailer), those goods must meet certain standards. They must be of satisfactory quality, fit for their purpose, match their description, and be free … Read more

Cancellation fee during cooling-off period

Cancellation fees during the cooling-off period: The short answer is: generally no, but there are some limited exceptions where a business can make certain deductions. Legal position: The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 give consumers a 14-day cooling-off period for most contracts concluded at a distance (online, phone) or off-premises (for … Read more

Refunds limited to store credit

Hello there. I am Gemma, your friendly legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I can certainly help you understand where you stand with this. It is incredibly frustrating when a shop tells you they will only give you a gift card or store credit instead of your money back. In England and Wales, whether they are … Read more

Returning sale items in UK

Legal position: In England and Wales, your rights to return items purchased during a sale are governed primarily by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The fact that an item is on sale does not automatically remove your consumer rights, but the rules depend on whether the item is faulty and how you made the purchase. … Read more

Retailer deducting refund for opened packaging

This is a common question and the answer depends on the legal basis for your refund and the type of product involved. Legal position: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, if goods are faulty, not as described, or not fit for purpose, you are entitled to a full refund (if within 30 days of delivery … Read more

Refund refused for unwanted in-store item

Hello! I would be happy to explain how the rules work for returns in England and Wales. The short answer: Yes, a shop is completely within its legal rights to refuse a refund if you bought the item in person and have simply changed your mind. The legal position: Under consumer law in England and … Read more

Online purchase refund on change of mind

Legal position: Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, which apply to most online purchases in England and Wales, you generally have a legal right to cancel a contract for goods bought at a distance (such as online) if you simply change your mind. This is known as the cooling-off period. … Read more

Unprofessional comment by nurse

I understand this must have been upsetting for both you and your mother, particularly given her age and vulnerability. Let me outline the situation from a legal and practical perspective under the law of England and Wales, focusing on professional standards for healthcare workers and the options available to address unprofessional conduct. First, the nurse's … Read more

GP surgery disability discrimination

I understand your concern about the GP surgery's refusal to accommodate email communication for booking appointments or discussions, given your hearing loss. Let me outline the legal position under the law of England and Wales and some practical steps you might consider. Please note that whether this constitutes discrimination depends on specific facts, such as … Read more

Accessing medical records after relative’s death

Yes, you can get access to the medical records of a deceased relative, but the rules on who can access them and on what basis depend on the circumstances. The key legal framework is as follows: Access under the Access to Health Records Act 1990 This is the main route. The Data Protection Act 2018 … Read more

GP breaching confidentiality in notes

I understand this must be distressing for you, and I appreciate you sharing the details. As a senior legal advisor specialising in the law of England and Wales, I will outline the relevant legal position and practical steps you might consider. Please note that my response is based on general principles, and the specifics could … Read more