91423 - Consumers Law

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course unit, students: - know the fundamentals of EU and International Law in terms of consumers’ rights; - know the core concepts/processes, and the hermeneutic tools leading to the understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject; - are capable to tackle and solve typical potential conflicts between parties invoking opposite rights.

Course contents

The main purpose of the course is to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the core concepts of consumer law, with particular reference to the discipline of European legislation.

Course contents:

- definition of consumers

- definiton of seller or supplier

- unfair terms in contracts concluded between a seller or supplier and a consumer

- definition of individually negotiation and standard clauses

- on line transactions, distance and off-premises contracts

- definitions of packages, linked travel arrangements and package travel contracts and their regulation

-definition of medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’)

- definition of "contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services" and their regulation

- liability for defective products

main regulatory references: directives 85/374/EEC; 93/13/EEC; 2011/03/EU; 2015/2302/EU; 2019/770/EU;2019/771/EU; 2019/2161/EU;

Readings/Bibliography

Study material will be indicated by the teacher.

Teaching methods

the course is activated, but the lessons will not be held during the first semest

 

Assessment methods

The exam will be oral. Students are encouraged to submit short papers individually assigned

Teaching tools

Supporting materials (legal cases, legal texts) will be made available to students by the teacher.

Students who need compensatory tools for reasons of disability or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) shall communicate to the teacher their needs so as to be directed to the dedicated person and arrange on the adoption of the most appropriate measures.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandra Spangaro