enforcement

• CCPC can accept a written undertaking from trade that prohibited act will cease
• CCPC can apply for a prohibition order to stop illegal behaviour
• CCPC can serve a compliance notice to a trader - if they do not comply criminal proceedings can ensue
• Has the power to give on the spot penalties - regular spot checks on the staff and premises can take place
• CCPC publishes the consumer protection list which has a list of convicted traders, those that have criminal proceedings against them, those with compliance notifications