Deed Poll Act: Common law recognition of deed polls as legal instruments for name changes in England and Wales
Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953: Legislation governing the registration and amendment of birth records, including name changes
Marriage Act 1949: Legislation relevant for name changes related to marriage circumstances
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation covering name changes in relation to civil partnerships
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing how personal data, including names, must be processed and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Identity Documents Act 2010: Legislation governing the handling and verification of identity documents in name change processes
Fraud Act 2006: Anti-fraud legislation ensuring name changes are not used for fraudulent purposes
Common Law Right to Change Name: Established case law precedents regarding an individual's right to change their name
HM Passport Office Guidelines: Administrative requirements for updating passport details following name changes
Royal Courts of Justice Requirements: Specific requirements set by the Royal Courts for processing deed polls and name changes
UK Deed Poll Office Requirements: Administrative guidelines set by the UK Deed Poll Office for name change processes
