Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Key marketing legislation that prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer trading in England and Wales
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation governing business-to-business marketing communications and comparative advertising
CAP Code: The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing - self-regulatory rules for non-broadcast advertisements, sales promotions and direct marketing communications
BCAP Code: The UK Code of Broadcast Advertising - rules governing broadcast advertisements on television and radio
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation establishing rules for processing personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside and supplementing the UK GDPR
PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations governing electronic marketing, cookies, and privacy in electronic communications
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law legislation prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation providing framework for merger control and market investigations in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection for creative works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly attempting to restrict or exclude liability
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Comprehensive legislation covering consumer rights and business obligations in the supply of goods and services
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing distance selling and online sales, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Gambling Act 2005: Primary legislation governing gambling activities and promotions in the UK
