Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, setting out the basic legal framework for schools and educational institutions
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering participation in education or training, regulation of independent educational institutions, and qualification standards
Further and Higher Education Act 1992: Law governing post-secondary education, including provisions for awarding degrees and certifications in higher education
Qualifications and Curriculum Act 1997: Legislation establishing framework for qualifications and curriculum standards in educational institutions
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal information must be handled on certificates and in educational records
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, including specific provisions for handling educational records and certificates
Regulated Qualifications Framework: Framework setting standards for regulated qualifications in England and Wales, including requirements for certification
Ofqual Guidelines: Official guidelines from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation for ensuring quality and standards in qualifications
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation relevant to preventing fraudulent certificates and establishing security features in official documentation
Equality Act 2010: Law ensuring non-discrimination in education and certification processes, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities
