Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights in the UK, covering contracts for goods, digital content, and services between traders and consumers.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation that reforms the doctrine of privity of contract, allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing the sale of goods in business-to-business transactions, including implied terms and conditions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services, particularly in business contexts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly protecting against unreasonable terms.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation providing for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed in the UK.
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy and electronic communications, including marketing calls, emails, texts, and cookies.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities in the UK.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Main legislation governing employment rights and responsibilities in the UK workplace.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in various contexts including employment and service provision.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and agreements that could affect trade and competition.
Bribery Act 2010: Criminal law statute creating offences for bribery and corruption, affecting how businesses handle corporate hospitality and facilitation payments.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery in operations.
