Limitation Act 1980: Primary legislation governing time limits for bringing claims in England and Wales. Sets statutory deadlines for initiating legal proceedings in malpractice cases.
Civil Procedure Rules 1998: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including requirements for pre-action conduct and court proceedings.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in service provision, potentially relevant if the malpractice involves service delivery to consumers.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation governing the handling of personal data, crucial when dealing with client/patient information in malpractice cases.
Medical Act 1983: Key legislation governing medical practice and professional standards for healthcare practitioners in the UK.
Legal Services Act 2007: Regulatory framework for legal services in England and Wales, relevant for legal malpractice cases.
Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Procedural guidelines that must be followed before commencing professional negligence proceedings in court.
Pre-Action Protocol for Resolution of Clinical Disputes: Specific protocol governing the pre-action conduct in medical malpractice cases.
Bolam Test: Legal principle establishing the standard of reasonable care in professional negligence cases, derived from Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957].
Montgomery Principles: Legal principles regarding informed consent in medical treatment, established in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015].
