Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, establishing the basic legal framework for the education system
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Legislation specifically focused on higher education institutions, their regulation, and student protection
Further and Higher Education Act 1992: Framework for the operation and funding of further and higher education institutions
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing how personal data must be handled and protected in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in education and other sectors
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporation of European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, including right to education
Immigration Rules: Regulations governing international students' rights to study in the UK
Student Visa Requirements: Specific immigration requirements for international students studying in the UK
UKVI Regulations: UK Visas and Immigration rules governing student immigration and institutional compliance
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting students as consumers of educational services
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing contracts between educational institutions and students
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Capacity to Contract: Legal principles regarding ability to enter into contracts, particularly relevant for students under 18
