Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, title, possession, delivery terms, and transfer of risk
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates service quality standards, requiring reasonable care and skill, and establishing principles for reasonable time and price
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls use of exclusion clauses in contracts, implements reasonableness test, particularly relevant for business-to-business contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consumer protection legislation covering quality rights, unfair terms, and specific protections for B2C transactions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs payment terms and statutory interest for late payments in commercial transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of contracts made between other parties
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires transparency in supply chains and measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs handling and processing of personal data, including requirements for data protection in commercial relationships
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption provisions and requirements for preventing bribery in business relationships
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and agreements that may affect trade and competition
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods (noted as UK is not a signatory but relevant for international trade)
