Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation governing consumer contracts and permissions, providing protection for consumers and defining business obligations
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy and electronic communications, including electronic marketing and cookies
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, including copyright protection and licensing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Framework for the legal recognition of electronic signatures and electronic communications in the UK
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the use and validity of electronic signatures in legal documents
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services and markets, including requirements for financial permissions
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer credit agreements and related permissions
Common Law Principles of Agency: Legal principles governing relationships where one person acts on behalf of another, including authority and delegation
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for legal actions and affecting the duration of legal permissions and authorizations
