Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights, including the sale of goods, digital content, and services. Crucial for auto consignment as it covers quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods, including provisions for title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose in commercial transactions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, relevant for service aspects of auto consignment arrangements.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including information requirements and cancellation rights.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions, and aggressive practices in consumer transactions.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Key legislation governing road safety, vehicle standards, and driver requirements in the UK.
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Legislation governing vehicle registration and taxation requirements.
Motor Vehicles Safety Equipment Regulations 1996: Regulations specifying safety requirements for vehicles, including mandatory equipment and standards.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant for payment handling and financial aspects of consignment.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing in business transactions.
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals, including rights and obligations.
Common Law Agency Principles: Established legal principles governing agency relationships, including authority, duties, and responsibilities between principal and agent.
