Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004
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Long titleAn Act to prohibit the opening of large shops on Christmas Day and to restrict the loading or unloading of goods at such shops on Christmas Day.
Citation2004 c. 26
Territorial extentEngland and Wales
Royal assent28 October 2004
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to prohibit the opening of large shops on Christmas Day and to restrict the loading or unloading of goods at such shops on Christmas Day. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 2004 c. 26 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 28 October 2004 |
| Commencement | 9 December 2004 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | Sunday Trading Act 1994 |
| Amended by | Consumer Rights Act 2015 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 (c 26) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The legislation was introduced to the House of Commons by Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham as a private member's bill.[2]
Provisions
It prevents shops over 280 m2 from opening on Christmas Day in England and Wales.[3] The act exempts convenience stores, shops at airports, railway stations and motorway service stations, farm shops and pharmacies for the sale of medicine.[4]
Reception
The legislation was supported by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, a trade union representing shopworkers.[5]
