Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocols: Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols, including specific pre-action protocols relevant to the type of dispute. These set out the steps parties should take before commencing legal proceedings.
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes the time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought. Different limitation periods apply to different types of claims, making it crucial for determining if a dispute can still be raised.
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the rules regarding admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including provisions for hearsay evidence. Essential for understanding what evidence can be referenced in the dispute letter.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and processing of personal data. Must be considered when including personal information in the dispute letter to ensure compliance with data protection principles.
Defamation Act 2013: Relevant when the dispute involves statements about reputation or character. Sets out the framework for claims relating to defamatory statements.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party. Important when the dispute involves rights or obligations affecting third parties.
