UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key legislation governing data protection and privacy in research, including handling of personal data, data subject rights, and data processing principles
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulations concerning electronic communications, relevant for digital research methods and online data collection
Human Medicines Regulations 2012: Regulations governing medical and pharmaceutical research, including clinical trials and drug development studies
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting vulnerable research participants and governing research involving those lacking capacity to consent
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in research outputs, methodologies, and publications
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public sector procurement and contracting, including research contracts with public bodies
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition in research contracts and preventing anti-competitive practices
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in research participation and employment
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing transparency and access to information in public sector research
Research Council UK Guidelines: Professional standards and best practices for research conduct, ethics, and methodology
Health Research Authority Requirements: Regulatory framework for health and social care research in England and Wales
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental impact and protection in research activities
