Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services, which applies to software delivery and completion standards
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation that becomes relevant if the software is intended for consumer use, defining quality standards and consumer protection measures
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulatory framework for handling personal data, must be considered if the software processes or stores personal information
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for software ownership and licensing considerations
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and digital signatures, relevant for electronic completion certificates
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations implementing EC Directive on electronic commerce, relevant for software delivered electronically
BS ISO/IEC 12207: International standard for software lifecycle processes, providing framework for software development and completion criteria
BS EN ISO 9001:2015: Quality management systems standard, providing requirements for ensuring quality in software development and delivery
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles regarding contract formation, acceptance, and completion under English common law
