Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Key marketing legislation that prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer marketing activities
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation governing business-to-business marketing practices and protecting businesses from misleading advertising
CAP Code: The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing - self-regulatory rules for non-broadcast advertisements, sales promotions and direct marketing communications
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, stored and processed in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, including rules about marketing calls, emails, texts and faxes
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs and patents in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Common Law of Contract: Body of law developed through court decisions that governs formation and enforcement of contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing market investigations, mergers and consumer protection enforcement
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer rights legislation covering contracts for goods, services, digital content and unfair terms
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations protecting consumers in distance selling and off-premises contracts
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing online business activities and electronic contracts
