Equality Act 2010: Key UK legislation ensuring non-discriminatory practices and language in candidacy processes, protecting individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation governing how personal information must be handled and protected, including within candidacy documentation
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulations ensuring proper handling of personal data in accordance with European standards as adopted into UK law
Representation of the People Act 1983: Primary legislation governing electoral processes and political candidacy in the UK
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000: Legislation regulating political party registration, electoral campaigns, and candidacy requirements for political positions
Electoral Administration Act 2006: Law updating electoral processes and candidacy requirements in the UK electoral system
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, including requirements for director positions and corporate candidacies
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and guidelines for corporate governance in listed companies, including requirements for board positions and candidacy
