Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for collaborative research agreements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data in research contexts
Patents Act 1977: Key legislation governing patent rights and intellectual property protection for scientific innovations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights in research outputs and publications
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation relevant when public institutions are involved in research, governing transparency and information access
Human Tissue Act 2004: Regulation of the storage and use of human tissue in research
Clinical Trials Regulations: Framework governing the conduct of clinical trials and research involving human subjects
MRC Guidelines: Medical Research Council guidelines for conducting scientific research in the UK
Research Ethics Committee Requirements: Mandatory ethical approval procedures and requirements for scientific research
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Post-Brexit framework affecting research collaboration with EU partners
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations: Standards ensuring the quality and validity of research data and laboratory procedures
Health and Safety Legislation: Laws governing safety standards in research environments
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental impacts and responsibilities in research activities
