Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for hold harmless and indemnification provisions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for hold harmless agreements affecting third parties
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps establish clear distinction between employee and contractor status to prevent misclassification
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules and contractor tax status
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010: Relevant for insurance aspects of hold harmless agreements and third-party rights
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Establishes basic health and safety duties that cannot be contracted out of
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific health and safety obligations that must be considered in contractor relationships
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting personal data processing in contractor relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for business data handling
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the provision of services by contractors, including implied terms about quality of service
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May be relevant if the contractor provides services to consumers on behalf of the principal
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, important for defining liability periods
