Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining terms for contracts of sale, quality standards, and remedies for breach
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer transactions, covering quality rights, unfair terms, and digital content
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or void
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Covers information requirements, cancellation rights, and additional charges in consumer contracts, particularly for distance selling
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts intended to benefit them, modifying the doctrine of privity
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected in commercial relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations, affecting business agreements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between businesses and consumers
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires large businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Bribery Act 2010: Creates offences of bribery and establishes corporate liability for failing to prevent bribery
