Competition and Antitrust

Contact: Att. Leyla Orak; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey)

Introduction

The Law on Consumer Protection No. 6502 ("LCP") was published in the Official Gazette dated 28 November 2013 and numbered 28835. Pursuant to Art. 87 regulating entry into force, the LCP became effective six months after its publication, on 28 May 2014 and abrogated the former Law on Consumer Protection No. 4077 ("fLCP").

This amendment is aimed at ensuring coherence with European Union legislation, enacting provisions by also taking into account the consumer protection legislation of Switzerland, and establishing a framework which provides for efficient protection of the consumer, including market audits and the right to legal remedies[1].

The novelties introduced under the LCP, defective goods and services under the LCP have been assessed in various Newsletter articles[2]. This article focuses on the unfair terms in consumer contracts.

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