Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of title
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering services associated with consignment arrangements, implying terms about reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections when the consignee is a consumer rather than a business
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contractual agreements
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations relevant when the consignment arrangement involves commercial agency elements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts ability to exclude or limit liability, particularly relevant for business-to-business contracts
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation relevant for supply chain considerations and compliance
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing of personal data that may be involved in the agreement
Contract Formation Principles: Common law requirements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles governing agency relationships, crucial for consignment arrangements
