UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - The international standard rules governing the operation of Letters of Credit, published by the International Chamber of Commerce
Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Primary UK legislation governing negotiable instruments including bills of exchange and other documentary credits
Sale of Goods Act 1979: UK legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, relevant for the underlying transaction in Letter of Credit arrangements
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992: UK legislation governing rights and liabilities in relation to carriage of goods by sea, crucial for transit Letters of Credit
ISBP: International Standard Banking Practice - Detailed guidelines for examining documents under UCP 600
ICC Rules: International Chamber of Commerce Rules providing framework for international trade and banking practices
Incoterms 2020: International Commercial Terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: UK legislation regulating financial services and markets, including banking transactions and documentary credits
UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing anti-money laundering requirements in financial transactions including Letters of Credit
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial institutions and their operations in the UK
English Case Law on Letters of Credit: Precedents from English courts establishing principles of autonomy and strict compliance in documentary credits
EU Retained Law: Former EU legislation retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting international trade and banking
Sanctions and Export Control Regulations: UK and international regulations governing trade restrictions and export controls affecting Letter of Credit transactions
