Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, establishing the basic legal framework for the education system
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering participation in education or training, regulation of independent educational institutions, and adult skills
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Framework for higher education regulation, establishing the Office for Students and defining quality standards
Further and Higher Education Act 1992: Legislation establishing the framework for post-16 education and the powers of further education corporations
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit regulation governing data protection and privacy, covering how student data must be collected, processed, and stored
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, including rules about marketing and cookies
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting students as consumers of educational services, covering quality of service and fair contract terms
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting students from discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity in education
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporation of European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, protecting fundamental rights including right to education
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring health, safety and welfare of students and staff in educational settings
Children Act 1989: Legislation providing framework for safeguarding children and young people in educational settings
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing vetting and barring scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights, relevant for student work and educational materials
