Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Key primary legislation that protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions or omissions in marketing communications
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting businesses from misleading marketing practices in B2B communications
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing how personal data must be handled, processed and protected in communications and marketing activities
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection legislation and sets out consumer rights and business obligations
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and communications, relevant for business-related solicitations
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003: Specific rules for electronic marketing, including email, SMS, and telephone solicitations
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing detailed guidelines for marketing communications
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services marketing and communications
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates and amendments to financial services regulation, including marketing of financial products
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation addressing fraudulent representations and communications
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Laws governing false or misleading statements in business communications and contracts
Common Law Contract Formation Principles: Legal principles governing how valid contracts are formed, including offers and acceptances
