Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including quality standards, transfer of property, and remedies for breach
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C transactions, covering quality of goods, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses and establishing statutory interest rates
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Principal legislation governing VAT in the UK, including requirements for VAT invoicing and record keeping
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or void
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, despite not being party to the original contract
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing 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, including misleading actions and aggressive practices
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and supporting electronic commerce
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce, including requirements for online trading and information provision
