Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both parties in a sales contract.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation applicable when services are provided alongside goods. Establishes standards for service provision and implied terms in service contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, establishing consumer rights regarding quality, fitness for purpose, and remedies available to consumers.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts. Controls unfair terms and provides framework for determining reasonableness of contract terms.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how and when third parties may derive rights from a contract to which they are not direct parties.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data, including requirements for data protection in commercial relationships.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online sales, including requirements for online contracts and information provision.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring consideration of supply chain transparency and prevention of modern slavery in business operations.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation establishing offenses for bribery and requirements for preventing bribery in commercial relationships.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring compliance with competition law, preventing anti-competitive practices in commercial agreements.
