The submitted draft law, which is now available for public discussion on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh, is aimed at protecting vulnerable groups of the population. The initiators emphasize that even with general consumer protection norms in place, a specific ban is necessary.
The essence of the problem and legal gaps
The MPs note that although the Law "On Advertising" already enshrines the concepts of "occult-mystical services" and "psychological services" with a ban on their advertising, general norms on providing reliable information are not a full substitute for a specific ban.
According to the initiators, even if obtaining money is accompanied by deception, qualifying fraud requires proving specific property damage or harm to health. At the same time, the very offer and paid provision of a "magical" or "psychological" service may continue until a specific victim and proven damage emerge.
Vulnerability of consumers
Particular attention in the proposal is given to the fact that consumers of such services often turn to providers during periods of heightened emotional vulnerability. Such circumstances include family conflicts, illness of loved ones, loss, fear for the future or financial difficulties.
- family conflict
- illness of a loved one
- loss
- fear for the future
- financial difficulties
Key points of the proposal
- The draft law has been published on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion
- The initiative concerns banning services without the relevant professional education
- services
- occult-mystical services
- services
- psychological services
Overall, the proposal is aimed at tightening consumer protection in the area of unqualified practices.
