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Occupiers' Liability Act 1957: Primary legislation defining the 'common duty of care' owed by landowners to lawful visitors on their property. Sets out the fundamental obligations of occupiers to ensure reasonable safety of visitors.

Occupiers' Liability Act 1984: Extends occupiers' duties to cover trespassers and other non-visitors. Establishes a modified duty of care towards unauthorized entrants on the property.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use and enforcement of exclusion clauses in contracts. Particularly important as it prohibits the exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs contracts between businesses and consumers, ensuring fairness in terms and conditions. Relevant if the waiver will be used with members of the public rather than businesses.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the general duties of employers and landowners regarding health and safety. May be relevant if the land is used for business purposes or accessible to workers.

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000: Regulates public access to private land and establishes rights of way. Essential consideration if the property includes public footpaths or rights of way.

Animals Act 1971: Establishes liability for damage caused by animals. Must be considered if the property houses livestock or other animals.

Volenti non fit injuria: Common law doctrine meaning 'to a willing person, injury is not done'. Important principle in liability waivers regarding voluntary assumption of risk.

Negligence principles: Common law principles establishing the requirements for proving negligence and the scope of duty of care. Fundamental to understanding what can and cannot be waived.