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Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.
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Weeding out cowboy gardeners
Posted: 03 August 2018
UPDATES: Warwickshire residents are being urged to steer clear of rogue doorstep gardeners after reports of poor workmanship and illegal waste disposal. Practical advice explains how to identify reputable traders and avoid becoming the next victim.
Enforcement balance at sporting events
Posted: 23 May 2018
ANALYSIS: As Birmingham 2022 approached, questions over security, trading restrictions and public space highlighted the difficult balance between protecting major sporting events and ensuring host communities and local businesses share in their benefits.
The great direct sales scandal
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: The prosecution of Summit Roofguard exposed high-pressure sales techniques, misleading finance arrangements and systemic consumer detriment, prompting wider questions about accountability across the direct sales and consumer finance sectors.
