Contract Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Core contract law governing the rights of third parties to enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing the right to claim interest on late commercial payments and compensation for debt recovery costs
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Main regulations governing public procurement procedures in England and Wales
Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: Post-Brexit amendments to public procurement regulations
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: Specific regulations for procurement in the utilities sector
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Primary data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and supplementary provisions to UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership or service provision changes hands
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Ensures equal treatment for agency workers compared to permanent employees
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Bribery Act 2010: Criminal law relating to bribery and corruption in business practices
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Environment Act 2021: Sets out environmental principles and requirements for business operations
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific requirements for managing health and safety in the workplace
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic commerce
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection law and rights in relation to goods and services
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
