Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing the provision of services, including implied terms about reasonable care, skill, and timing of service delivery
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not direct parties
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly regarding negligence and breach of contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights when dealing with businesses, including service quality standards (if applicable to B2C consulting)
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in service agreements
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Governs the processing and handling of personal data, including data protection obligations and cross-border data transfers
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulates electronic communications and the protection of privacy in digital services
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for determining consultant status and rights if there are questions about employment status
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of consultants and contractors
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Governs rights of agency workers and may be relevant for consulting arrangements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in deliverables and consulting outputs
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding and trademark usage in consulting services
Bribery Act 2010: Sets anti-corruption standards and requirements for business relationships
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic service provision and digital commerce aspects of consulting services
