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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal information should be handled and shared in reference letters, including consent requirements and data subject rights

Defamation Act 2013: Ensures all statements made in the reference letter are truthful and not defamatory, protecting both the referee and the subject of the reference

Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when the mentorship occurred in a professional context, governing fair treatment in references and employment-related matters

Equality Act 2010: Ensures the reference letter doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, etc.

Common Law - Negligent Misstatement: Legal principle requiring the referee to exercise duty of care in providing accurate and not misleading information in the reference

Common Law - Confidentiality: Legal principles governing the protection of confidential information and respect for any existing confidentiality agreements in the mentorship relationship

Professional Body Regulations: Specific regulations and standards set by relevant professional bodies that may apply if the mentorship was within a regulated profession