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Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights and obligations in England and Wales. Though primarily applicable post-employment, it provides context for fair practices in pre-employment situations including offer withdrawals.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures that offer cancellation is not discriminatory based on protected characteristics (age, gender, race, disability, religion, etc.). Requires legitimate and non-discriminatory reasons for withdrawal.

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental rules governing offer and acceptance, conditional vs unconditional offers, contract formation, and promissory estoppel if the candidate has acted upon the offer.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and retention of personal information and privacy considerations during the recruitment and offer withdrawal process.

Common Law Principles: Legal principles established through case law covering misrepresentation, breach of contract, and reasonable notice requirements in employment contexts.

Conditional Offer Considerations: Assessment of whether the original offer was conditional, whether conditions were met, and the implications for withdrawal.

Detrimental Reliance: Consideration of whether the candidate has taken actions in reliance on the offer (such as resigning from current employment) and potential liability arising from this.