Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(c), 8(2)(g) and 8(3)(a) of the 2018 Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations amend the Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2960). They extend the range of holiday accommodation contracts governed by the 2010 Regulations, amend provision with respect to the languages that must be used in contracts and key information and make changes to the content of standard information forms.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.