Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights and business obligations in the UK, ensuring fair treatment of students as consumers of educational services
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, crucial for handling student information and international transfers
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that affects how agents can operate and what constitutes acceptable business practices
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation ensuring ethical recruitment practices and prevention of exploitation in the recruitment chain
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discriminatory practices in student recruitment and equal treatment of all prospective students
Education Act 1994: Framework legislation for educational institutions and their operations, including recruitment practices
British Council Regulations: Guidelines and standards for international student recruitment and agent behavior set by the British Council
UKVI Requirements: Immigration requirements and compliance standards set by UK Visas and Immigration for international student recruitment
Office for Students Regulations: Regulatory framework for higher education providers, including standards for international student recruitment
QAA Guidelines: Quality Assurance Agency standards for maintaining educational quality and standards in international recruitment
The London Statement: International principles for ethical recruitment of international students by education agents and consultants
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Financial regulations governing international transactions and payment processing in student recruitment
Immigration Act 2016: Legislative framework for immigration control and visa requirements affecting international student recruitment
Consumer Protection Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting students from unfair trading practices and ensuring transparent recruitment processes
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing distance selling and contracts, particularly relevant for international recruitment
UKCISA Code of Ethics: Professional standards and ethical guidelines set by the UK Council for International Student Affairs
BUILA Guidelines: Best practice guidelines established by the British Universities' International Liaison Association for international recruitment
