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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal information should be handled and disclosed in recommendations, ensuring privacy and data security

Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice in the UK, establishing framework for professional standards and competency requirements

GMC Guidance and Good Medical Practice Guidelines: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council defining standards of competence, care and conduct expected of medical practitioners

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring recommendations are non-discriminatory and objective, protecting against bias based on protected characteristics

NHS Standards and Professional Guidelines: Including Royal College of Physicians guidelines and medical schools' codes of conduct for professional practice and recommendations

Defamation Act 2013: Legal framework ensuring statements in recommendations are truthful and protected from defamation claims

Freedom of Information Act 2000: Relevant for recommendations written within public institutions, governing information disclosure and transparency

Employment Law Framework: Legal principles ensuring references are true, accurate, fair and maintain duty of care to both subject and recipient