Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, including protection of original works, moral rights provisions, assignment and licensing of rights, duration of copyright protection, and works made in course of employment
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how and when third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly a party
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation covering employment rights and status, relevant if the writer could be considered an employee rather than independent contractor, including working time and conditions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling of personal information and privacy rights in the UK post-Brexit
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring equal treatment and prevention of discrimination in professional relationships
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation governing trade union membership and relations, relevant if the writer is a member of a writers' guild or union
Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) Agreements: Industry standard agreements setting out terms, conditions, and minimum fee provisions for professional writers
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, breach of contract remedies, and confidentiality obligations
