Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation governing equality and discrimination. Critical for ensuring exemptions don't unlawfully discriminate and for considering legitimate exemptions under protected characteristics.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Key legislation for workplace safety and requirements. Must be considered if exemptions relate to workplace protocols or safety requirements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights. Relevant when exemptions affect business-to-consumer relationships or consumer protections.
Human Rights Act 1998: Fundamental rights legislation ensuring exemptions don't infringe on basic human rights and freedoms.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Industry-specific regulation for the financial sector. Example of sector-specific legislation that may need to be considered depending on the exemption's context.
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing personal data processing. Must be considered if exemptions involve handling or processing personal information.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles under English common law, ensuring exemption validity, reasonableness, and fairness.
Case Law Precedents: Relevant judicial decisions and precedents specifically relating to exemption clauses in contracts.
Industry Standards: Sector-specific standards, codes of practice, and regulatory guidance that may affect the drafting of exemption letters.
