Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods between parties in England and Wales, defining terms for contracts of sale, conditions and warranties
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if the purchase involves consumer goods or services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public procurement processes and procedures in England and Wales
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: Specific regulations for procurement in the utilities sector
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations to prevent financial crime and ensure proper due diligence in transactions
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation relevant to commercial transactions and procurement
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring safety standards for purchased goods and equipment in the workplace
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation that may affect certain types of purchases and their specifications
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations and requirements in purchase transactions
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in procurement
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework affecting commercial transactions and market conduct
