Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness of terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law protecting consumer rights when applicable to PR services provided to individual clients rather than businesses
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Primary data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, marketing, and use of digital communication tools
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for PR content creation and distribution
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand elements that may be used in PR activities
PRCA Code of Conduct: Professional standards and ethical guidelines set by the Public Relations and Communications Association
CIPR Code of Conduct: Ethical and professional standards established by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation defining employment rights and status, relevant for determining consultant relationship status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules, important for consulting relationships
Competition Act 1998: Law governing fair competition and anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation affecting business practices and market competition in the UK
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Rules protecting consumers from unfair business practices, relevant for PR campaigns and communications
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations governing truthful and accurate marketing communications between businesses
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and digital signatures in business transactions
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Rules governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and corporate hospitality practices in PR activities
