UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key data protection legislation governing the handling of personal information in research documentation and records
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation relevant if the research was conducted as part of employment, covering basic employment rights and responsibilities
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in employment and research contexts
Clinical Trials Regulations: Specific regulations governing medical research and clinical trials if applicable to the research experience
Human Tissue Act 2004: Legislation regulating the storage and use of human tissue in research activities
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legal framework for research involving individuals who may lack capacity to consent
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation protecting research outputs and innovations
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential research information and trade secrets
Research Ethics Framework: Professional standards framework ensuring ethical conduct in research activities
UKRIO Code of Practice: Guidelines promoting good practice and research integrity in UK research institutions
Institution-Specific Research Policies: Internal regulations and policies governing research conduct within specific academic or research institutions
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing public access to information held by public research institutions
