Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA): Primary legislation governing copyright protection in the UK, covering photographer's rights as creator, duration of copyright protection, moral rights provisions, and assignment and licensing provisions
Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: Legislation dealing with permitted uses and fair dealing exceptions in copyright law
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations concerning data protection and privacy rights, particularly relevant if photos contain identifiable individuals
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer protection, including fair terms requirements and quality of service provisions when licensing to consumers
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law governing the rights of third parties who are mentioned in or affected by the contract
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online contracts, relevant if the licensing agreement is made online
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Legislation covering consumer contracts including cancellation rights and information requirements for consumer transactions
Common Law Principles: Foundational legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, breach and remedies
