Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under contractual agreements
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit agreements and provides consumer protections in credit arrangements
Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Establishes rules for charging interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation covering contracts for goods, services, and digital content
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer transactions
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects consumers against unfair standard terms in contracts with traders
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for regulation of financial services and markets in the UK
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical legislation requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs formalities for contracts relating to land and property interests
Common Law - Doctrine of Consideration: Legal principle requiring that all parties to a contract must provide some value or consideration
Common Law - Contract Formation: Legal principles governing how valid contracts are formed, including offer, acceptance, and intention to create legal relations
Common Law - Contractual Interpretation: Legal principles used by courts to interpret the meaning and effect of contractual terms
