Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation that covers contracts between traders and consumers, including educational institutions and students
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing information requirements and cancellation rights in consumer contracts, including distance contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Principal legislation governing financial services and markets in the UK, relevant for handling student funds
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulations governing payment services and payment service providers in the UK
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Primary legislation governing higher education providers and their responsibilities in England
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices, specifically as applied to higher education
CMA Higher Education Guidance: Competition and Markets Authority guidance specifically addressing consumer protection law for higher education providers
Client Money Rules: Regulatory requirements for holding client money, ensuring proper segregation and protection of funds
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations regarding the holding and protection of client money
OfS Regulatory Framework: Office for Students regulatory framework governing higher education providers and their obligations
QAA Guidelines: Quality Assurance Agency guidelines ensuring quality standards in higher education, including financial matters
