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Children Act 1989: Primary legislation that defines parental responsibility, establishes the welfare principle, and determines who can make decisions for children. This is fundamental for any parental consent documentation.

Family Law Reform Act 1969: Key legislation that includes Section 8 regarding consent for medical treatment and defines the age of majority as 18 years in England and Wales.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation relevant to assessing the capacity of both parent/guardian and child to make decisions, including best interests principles.

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation that governs the processing and sharing of personal data, with special provisions for children's data protection.

Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates Article 8 (right to private and family life) and other relevant rights affecting both child and parent/guardian decisions.

Gillick Competence and Fraser Guidelines: Common law principles establishing when children under 16 can make their own decisions about their care, particularly relevant for medical/healthcare consent.

Education Act 1996: Legislation governing educational matters, relevant when parental consent involves educational decisions or activities.

Child Abduction Act 1984: Legislation particularly relevant when consent involves international travel or temporary residence abroad.