Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations in commercial transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms and conditions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in business-to-consumer transactions, may be relevant if consignment involves retail sales
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between commercial agents and their principals, including rights and duties
Factors Act 1889: Legislation dealing with mercantile agents and their authority to deal with goods
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation affecting ownership and transfer of property rights
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing insolvency proceedings and creditor rights, crucial for protecting interests in case of bankruptcy
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation affecting business regulations and insolvency procedures
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation governing VAT obligations in commercial transactions including consignment arrangements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation governing safety requirements for storage and handling of goods in warehouses and commercial premises
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
