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Fair Trading Act 1986

Unfair conduct - Unfair practices

23: Harassment and coercion

You could also call this:

"No bullying or forcing people when buying or selling things"

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You are not allowed to use physical force, harassment, or coercion when it comes to selling or buying goods or services. This means you can't push, threaten, or force someone to buy something from you or to pay for something. It also means you can't use these tactics to make someone sell you something or provide a service to you. This rule applies to any situation where goods or services might be exchanged, even if the exchange hasn't happened yet.

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Unfair practices

23Harassment and coercion

  1. No person shall use physical force or harassment or coercion in connection with the supply or possible supply of goods or services or the payment for goods or services.