Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and transfer of title
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer sales, defining consumer rights, business obligations, and statutory remedies regarding quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that include both goods and services, defining standards for service provision
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates and restricts the use of unfair terms in contracts and the ability to exclude or limit liability in business contracts
Contract Law Common Law Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Post-Brexit legislation determining the application of retained EU law affecting sales contracts in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic execution and communication of contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in contractual relationships
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation providing protection against fraudulent misrepresentation in contracts
