Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods, particularly relevant for title transfer, delivery obligations, and risk allocation in consignment arrangements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing service aspects of consignment arrangements, including implied terms and quality standards
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation if the consignment arrangement involves consumer transactions, protecting consumer interests
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contractual arrangements, relevant for complex consignment structures
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles governing relationship between principal and agent in consignment arrangements
Law of Bailment: Legal principles governing the temporary transfer of possession without transfer of ownership
Competition Act 1998: Ensures consignment arrangements do not breach competition law requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair practices in trading arrangements
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Protects businesses from misleading marketing practices in commercial arrangements
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT implications of consignment arrangements and stock transfers
Data Protection Act 2018: Ensures compliance with data protection requirements in handling personal information
UK GDPR: Regulatory framework for data protection and privacy in the UK post-Brexit
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Ensures supply chain compliance with modern slavery requirements if applicable
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement
