Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including requirements for reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and defines obligations for businesses providing services to consumers
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prohibits anti-competitive agreements between businesses
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulates the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights and helps determine employment status
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum payment requirements are met for workers
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor vs. employee status for tax purposes
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trademarks
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Bribery Act 2010: Criminalizes bribery and requires businesses to prevent bribery
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets requirements for preventing and detecting money laundering
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures workplace safety and sets out employer obligations
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in business relationships
Common Law - Contract Formation: Legal principles governing offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Common Law - Breach and Remedies: Principles governing contract breaches and available remedies including damages and specific performance
Common Law - Limitation of Liability: Principles governing the extent to which liability can be limited or excluded in contracts
