Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - Sets out the legal duties for health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for indemnification agreements involving multiple parties
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for limitation and exclusion clauses in indemnification agreements
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010: Establishes rights of third parties to claim directly against insurers in certain circumstances
Insurance Act 2015: Governs insurance contracts and disclosure obligations, crucial for insurance-backed indemnities
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, establishing fundamental duties for construction activities
Building Act 1984: Regulates building work and sets standards for construction, affecting potential liability and indemnification obligations
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for construction work, compliance with which may affect indemnification obligations
Law of Tort: Common law principles governing negligence and liability, fundamental to understanding indemnification obligations
Contractual Interpretation Principles: Common law rules for interpreting contract terms, essential for drafting and enforcing indemnification provisions
Doctrine of Privity: Common law principle determining who can enforce contract terms, important for third-party rights in indemnification agreements
