Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights and business obligations in the UK, covering goods, services, and digital content
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting out the time limits within which legal claims must be brought in England and Wales
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Act governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, particularly relevant for business-to-business transactions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocol: Rules governing conduct before court proceedings, including requirements for correspondence and dispute resolution attempts
Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct: Detailed guidance on steps parties should take before commencing legal proceedings
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices and misleading actions or omissions
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation incorporated into UK law governing the processing and protection of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing and supplementing GDPR requirements
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles covering contract formation, breach, and remedies under English common law
