Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, description, and rules for transfer of title and risk
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation applicable when the sale agreement includes any accompanying services alongside the goods being sold
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer sales, covering quality rights, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies in sale transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs restrictions on excluding or limiting liability and establishes rules about reasonableness of contract terms
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into the agreement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third party rights can be incorporated into and enforced under the contract
Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which contractual claims must be brought
Data Protection Act 2018: Along with UK GDPR, governs the handling of personal data that may be involved in the transaction
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation relevant to supply chain considerations and prevention of modern slavery in business operations
