Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining terms of contract, quality standards, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C transactions, covering consumer rights, unfair terms, and digital content
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or void
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer trading
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
UN Convention on International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods (notable as UK is not a signatory but may be relevant for international trade)
Product Safety and Market Surveillance Regulations 2021: Ensures products placed on the market meet safety requirements and standards
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Sets general safety requirements for consumer products in the UK market
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered trademarks and regulates their use in commercial agreements
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and their protection in product-related agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in designs, copyright works, and related rights
