Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, and defining rights and remedies
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers service contracts, sets out implied terms about reasonable care and skill, and deals with timing and consideration
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection laws, sets quality standards and remedies, and defines unfair contract terms (applicable for B2C contracts)
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts ability to exclude or limit liability, affects both B2B and B2C contracts, and regulates reasonableness of contract terms
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of contracts to which they are not direct parties
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling and processing of personal data and privacy requirements in commercial relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Sets statutory framework for payment terms and interest on late commercial payments
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits within which legal actions must be brought for contract breaches
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discriminatory practices in commercial relationships and service provision
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of supply chain practices and modern slavery prevention in commercial relationships
