Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in England and Wales, including directors' duties (Sections 171-177), board responsibilities, governance requirements, and disclosure obligations
UK Corporate Governance Code 2018: Key governance framework covering board effectiveness principles, leadership and purpose, division of responsibilities, composition, succession, evaluation, audit, risk, and internal control
FCA Listing Rules: Regulatory requirements for listed companies, including specific corporate governance reporting requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation relevant for organizations in the financial services sector, governing regulatory framework and board oversight requirements
Charity Commission Requirements: Specific governance requirements for charitable entities, including compliance with the Charity Governance Code
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring board oversight of supply chain issues and modern slavery prevention measures
Equality Act 2010: Legal framework governing board diversity considerations and non-discrimination requirements in organizational governance
Wates Corporate Governance Principles: Specific governance principles designed for large private companies
QCA Corporate Governance Code: Governance guidelines specifically tailored for small and mid-sized quoted companies
IoD Guidance: Best practice guidelines from the Institute of Directors for board governance and evaluation
FRC Guidance: Financial Reporting Council's guidelines on corporate governance and board effectiveness
ICSA Guidelines: The Governance Institute's professional guidance on board evaluation and corporate governance practices
