Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights in the UK, including students' rights as consumers of educational services
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, including distance learning agreements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Framework legislation for higher education providers, including regulatory requirements and student protection
Education Act 1994: Foundational education legislation establishing basic requirements for educational institutions
Education (Student Support) Regulations: Regulations governing student financial support, including loans and grants arrangements
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for educational institutions
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing credit arrangements and financial agreements, relevant if payment plans are offered
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Framework for financial services regulation, including requirements for financial agreements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring equal treatment and preventing discrimination in educational services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for standard form agreements
Office for Students Regulatory Framework: Regulatory requirements from the independent regulator of higher education in England
CMA Higher Education Guidance: Competition and Markets Authority's specific guidance for higher education providers on consumer law obligations
QAA Guidelines: Quality Assurance Agency's guidelines for maintaining academic standards and quality
