The government has today proposed creating an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme to help consumers resolve complaints without going to court.

Under consultation proposals for the EU Directive on Regulation on Online Dispute Resolution due to come into force next year, the ADR plans are intended to give consumers greater access to redress if something goes wrong with their purchase of goods without going to court.

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