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UK Law Reference
All sections of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
2024 c. 13, s.234

Section 234 — Enforcement of rights of redress

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) A consumer with a right to unwind, a right to a discount or a right to damages by virtue of regulations under section 233 may bring a claim in civil proceedings to enforce that right.

(2) In Scotland, proceedings to enforce a right to unwind may be brought before the Sheriff or the Court of Session.

(3) If in proceedings under this section the consumer establishes that the consumer has one of the rights mentioned in subsection (1), the court must make an order that gives effect to—

(a) that right, and

(b) any associated obligations of the consumer imposed by regulations under section 233.

(4) The Limitation Act 1980 applies to a claim under this section in England and Wales as if it were an action founded on simple contract.

(5) The Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1339 (N.I. 11)) applies to a claim under this section in Northern Ireland as if it were an action founded on simple contract.