Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Primary procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly Practice Direction Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols, specific Pre-Action Protocols, and Part 36 (Offers to Settle)
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought, with different limitation periods applying to different types of claims
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs the rights of third parties to enforce contractual terms, potentially relevant depending on the nature of the claim
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and defines obligations of traders to consumers, relevant for consumer-related claims
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for business-to-business debt claims
Housing Act 1988: Governs residential tenancies and housing-related matters, relevant for housing disputes
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, relevant for property-related disputes
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes fundamental employment rights, relevant for employment-related claims
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, particularly Article 6 regarding the right to a fair trial
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and protection of personal data, relevant when dealing with personal information in legal proceedings
