Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright in the UK, covering musical works, sound recordings, derivative works, reproduction rights, adaptation rights, moral rights, and copyright duration
Music Copyright (Extended Collective Licensing) Regulations 2014: Regulations governing collective licensing schemes for musical works in the UK
EU Retained Law: Relevant copyright directives and provisions from EU law that have been retained in UK law following Brexit
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation governing contract formation and execution in England and Wales
Contract Law Common Principles: Common law principles covering contract formation, consideration requirements, and terms and conditions
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring licensing terms don't create anti-competitive effects in the market
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations for business arrangements and licensing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the sampling licence involves consumer relationships
Berne Convention: International treaty setting minimum standards for copyright protection across signatory countries
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement dealing with protection of works in the digital environment
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on intellectual property rights, including copyright protection standards
PRS for Music and PPL Requirements: Industry-specific collecting society requirements for music licensing in the UK
