Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining rights and duties of buyers and sellers, including terms about title, description, quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in the UK, applying when one party is a consumer, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or void
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances, modifying the doctrine of privity of contract
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and online trading, including requirements for information provision and electronic contracting
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation controlling how personal data is processed and stored in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, setting out the data protection framework in the UK
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers, including misleading actions and aggressive practices
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into contracts
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contractual disputes and breaches
