Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to, relevant for event stakeholders and sub-contractors
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Protects parties against false statements made during contract negotiation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs the use of intellectual property, crucial for managing sponsor's logos, branding, and promotional materials
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered trademarks and regulates their use in sponsorship and promotional activities
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests if the sponsored event involves public attendance or consumer-facing elements
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the collection, processing, and storage of personal data related to event participants and attendees
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, governing advertising standards and promotional activities
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safety standards are maintained during event execution and setup
Licensing Act 2003: Governs requirements for licenses if the event involves regulated activities such as alcohol sales or entertainment
Competition Act 1998: Ensures sponsorship arrangements do not create anti-competitive market conditions
Bribery Act 2010: Prevents corrupt practices in sponsorship negotiations and relationship management
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs tax implications of sponsorship payments and benefits
Equality Act 2010: Ensures event accessibility and prevents discrimination in all aspects of the event and sponsorship
