Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for determining if non-parties to the SLA can enforce its terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in service agreements, applicable if the SLA involves B2C services
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including that services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, must be considered if the services involve handling personal information
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in service agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and consumer protection, relevant for business-focused SLAs
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Post-Brexit legislation affecting how EU-derived laws apply in the UK, important for cross-border services
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Specific regulations for IT service providers regarding network and information security
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, must be considered if SLA involves financial services
Communications Act 2003: Regulatory framework for telecommunications services, relevant if SLA involves telecom services
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when service provision changes, relevant if SLA involves staff transfers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for limitation of liability clauses in SLAs
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs the use of electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires large organizations to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
ICO Guidelines: Information Commissioner's Office guidance on data protection and privacy requirements
FCA Guidelines: Financial Conduct Authority regulatory guidance for financial services SLAs
