Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness of terms
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of goods and services
UK GDPR: Primary data protection legislation in the UK post-Brexit, governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, marketing, and use of cookies
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership or service provision changes hands
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment rights legislation in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Main legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Legislation aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure and digital service providers
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation covering goods, services, and digital content
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Covers competition law and consumer protection measures
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for regulation of financial services and markets in the UK
Export Control Act 2002: Controls and regulates the export of goods, technology, and services
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation creating offences for bribery and failure to prevent bribery
