Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C transactions covering consumer protection requirements, quality standards, right to reject and return goods, and regulations on unfair contract terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitations on exclusion clauses, establishes reasonableness test for contract terms, and governs liability limitations in contracts
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering quality of service provisions and requirements for reasonable care and skill in service delivery
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer trading
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and online sales, providing regulations for digital transactions and online business operations
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data, implementing GDPR requirements in UK law
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specific regulations for distance selling, providing additional protection for consumers in non-face-to-face transactions
