Common Law Principles: Fundamental principles of English law based on judicial precedent and custom, forming the basis of legal reasoning in England and Wales
Law of Contract: Basic principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts under English law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including court procedures, timeframes, and procedural requirements
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit version of the General Data Protection Regulation governing the processing and handling of personal data in the UK
UK Data Protection Act 2018: National law implementing and supplementing data protection requirements in the UK, working alongside UK GDPR
Legal Professional Privilege: Principle protecting confidential communications between lawyers and their clients from disclosure
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, including contract terms, dismissal, and workplace procedures
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in the workplace and wider society based on protected characteristics
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation setting out employers' responsibilities for workplace health and safety
Companies Act 2006: Principal legislation governing company formation, operation, and management in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic communications and digital signatures
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional standards and principles that regulated lawyers must follow in England and Wales
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims and affecting document retention periods
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Main UK legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs, and patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
