Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, providing the framework for the education system
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Modern legislation specifically governing higher education institutions and their operations in the UK
Education Reform Act 1988: Foundational legislation that established many current higher education structures and principles
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulation governing how personal data must be handled and protected in university applications and admissions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to protect personal information
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in education admissions and services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting students as consumers of higher education services
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations ensuring fair trading practices in higher education services and admissions
Immigration Act 2016: Legislation governing international student requirements and visa considerations for university admission
UCAS Guidelines: Standard requirements and procedures set by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service for university applications
QAA Requirements: Quality Assurance Agency standards ensuring quality and consistency in higher education admissions
