Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core commercial legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining terms for quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of property
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when the business or undertaking they work for transfers to a new employer
Employment Rights Act 1996: Main piece of employment legislation setting out statutory employment rights
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Establishes the legal minimum wage requirements for workers
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific regulations governing electronic communications and data privacy
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations on how to manage workplace health and safety
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and pollution control
Environment Act 2021: Updated environmental legislation including new requirements for businesses post-Brexit
Patents Act 1977: Main legislation governing patent rights and protection in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive legislation covering various forms of intellectual property protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Makes provisions about competition, consumer protection and corporate regulation
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Sets out consumer rights and business obligations regarding goods and services
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Controls the import and export of goods, including documentation requirements
Export Control Order 2008: Regulates the export of strategic goods, technology and services
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
