Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract even if they are not a party to it - crucial for production agreements involving multiple stakeholders
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, ensuring implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and regulates business-to-consumer contracts, may be relevant if production involves consumer-facing elements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK, crucial for protecting creative works in production
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the registration and protection of trademarks, important for branding and merchandising aspects of production
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Provides additional measures for the enforcement of intellectual property rights
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights for workers and employees involved in the production
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements for workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures all workers receive at least the minimum wage for their work
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, crucial for managing information about individuals involved in production
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the framework for data protection in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations, relevant for industry consolidation
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the general duties employers have towards employees and members of the public in workplace activities
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls waste production, environmental pollution and nuisance from production activities
