Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, providing the fundamental framework for educational institutions and student support
Higher Education Act 2004: Legislation specifically focused on higher education, including provisions for student finance and institutional regulation
Further and Higher Education Act 1992: Legal framework establishing the structure of further and higher education sectors in England and Wales
Education (Student Support) Regulations: Current regulations governing student financial support, including scholarships and funding arrangements
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal information must be handled and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules about electronic communications and personal data protection
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in educational opportunities and scholarship awards
Human Rights Act 1998: Fundamental rights legislation that must be considered in educational access and support
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in England and Wales
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements in contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulations controlling the use and enforcement of unfair terms in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protection for individuals in their capacity as consumers, potentially applicable to student-institution relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant for financial aspects of scholarships
Institution-specific Regulations: Internal rules and policies of the awarding institution that must be complied with in scholarship arrangements
QAA Guidelines: Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education standards and guidelines for academic quality and standards
Office for Students Requirements: Regulatory requirements from the independent regulator of higher education in England
