Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in music, including protection of musical works and sound recordings, moral rights, assignment and licensing of rights, and duration of copyright protection
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights and enforceability in contractual agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer protection, including fairness of contract terms and transparency requirements, relevant if the artist could be considered a consumer
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring prevention of discrimination and fair treatment provisions in contractual relationships
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling of personal information, data processing requirements, and privacy considerations
Competition Act 1998: Legislation addressing anti-competitive practices and restraint of trade considerations in business relationships
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation to consider for ensuring the agreement doesn't inadvertently create an employment relationship
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including contract formation, consideration, capacity to contract, misrepresentation, and breach of contract remedies
PRS for Music Regulations: Industry-specific regulations governing performance rights and royalty collection for musical works
PPL Licensing Requirements: Industry requirements for licensing of recorded music and collection of performance royalties
Musicians' Union Guidelines: Professional body guidelines providing industry standards and best practices for music industry contracts
BPI Standards: British Phonographic Industry standards providing framework for music industry practices and relationships
