Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, establishing photographer's automatic rights as creator, dealing with licensing and assignment of rights, and covering moral rights
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for contracts involving consumers, establishing rights and obligations in commercial relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, relevant if personal data is involved in the photography project
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair business practices and ensuring transparent trading
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Legislation governing distance selling and contracts made away from business premises
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between commercial agents and their principals
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and digital commerce
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in business relationships
Trade Descriptions Act 1968: Legislation ensuring accurate representation of services and preventing false or misleading trade descriptions
