Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, defining fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and title requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation applicable to B2C transactions, covering consumer rights, quality standards, unfair terms, and digital content provisions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that combine goods and services, establishing standards for service provision alongside goods
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion clauses in contracts and establishes the reasonableness test for contractual terms
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations specifically for distance selling, covering cooling-off periods, information requirements, and cancellation rights
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Establishes rules for interest charges on late commercial payments and compensation for late payment
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling of personal data in commercial relationships and implements GDPR requirements in UK law
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures in commercial transactions
