Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, description, and defining rights and remedies for both parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection laws for B2C sales, setting out consumer rights, business obligations, quality standards, fitness for purpose, and remedies
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts involving both goods and services, establishing implied terms for service provision alongside goods
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates and restricts the ability to exclude or limit liability in contracts, with specific focus on controlling unfair terms and limitation clauses
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and online sales, specifying information requirements and cancellation rights for consumers
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Establishes requirements for handling customer data, including privacy protection and data processing obligations
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Sets out requirements for electronic contracts and online sales, including specific provisions for e-commerce
Competition Act 1998: Ensures contract terms do not unfairly restrict competition or create anti-competitive practices
Equality Act 2010: Prevents discriminatory terms or practices in contracts and business operations
