Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms and obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C relationships, including quality of service and delivery requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly party
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific rules for electronic communications, privacy and data protection
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation covering workers' rights and employer obligations
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures workers receive minimum wage payments, including delivery partners if classified as workers
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks and holiday entitlements
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Protects rights of agency workers and temporary staff
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and safety management
Road Traffic Act 1988: Governs road usage, vehicle requirements and mandatory insurance for delivery vehicles
Transport Act 1968: Regulates transport operations and operator licensing
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Specific requirements for operators of goods vehicles
Employer's Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandates employer's liability insurance requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets environmental standards and obligations for businesses
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements in business transactions
