Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation for B2C contracts, covering quality of service, unfair terms, and consumer rights
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Governs electronic communications, including marketing and cookies
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Main legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and digital services provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and communications
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities and markets in the UK
Gambling Act 2005: Regulates gambling activities and services in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Rome I Regulation: Determines applicable law in contractual obligations for cross-border contracts
Brussels I Regulation: Determines jurisdiction in cross-border legal disputes
