Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Primary legislation governing the relationship between principals and commercial agents, including commission arrangements and termination rights
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant when marketing activities are directed at consumers
Contract Law Common Law Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic marketing, including email, SMS, and telephone marketing
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair practices, misleading marketing, and aggressive selling techniques
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Protects businesses from misleading marketing practices in B2B relationships
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, setting standards for advertising practices
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services marketing and promotional activities if applicable
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps define the distinction between employees and independent contractors in marketing relationships
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting commission payments and business relationships
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and online marketing activities
