Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Primary legislation governing cheques in the UK, defining valid cheque requirements and establishing rights and obligations of involved parties
Cheques Act 1957: Legislation covering crossed cheques, specific endorsements and regulations regarding banker's liability
Banking Act 2009: Provides the regulatory framework for banking services and payment systems
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Main framework for regulating financial services and markets, including provisions about payment instruments
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Implementation of EU Payment Services Directive, covering payment services including cheques
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal information and data protection requirements on forms
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation relevant for fraud prevention measures and security provisions in financial documents
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services and banking operations
Bank-Specific Policies: Individual bank policies and procedures that must be considered in check authorization processes
Anti-Money Laundering Requirements: Regulatory requirements for preventing money laundering in banking transactions and authorizations
