Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Key legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, crucial for subcontractor relationships and indemnification provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for limitation of liability and indemnification clauses
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving goods and services, affecting subcontractor obligations
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Specifically regulates construction contracts and payment terms
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, affecting indemnification periods
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights that may affect subcontractor relationships and responsibilities
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations that must be considered in subcontractor arrangements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and conditions, relevant for subcontractor management
IR35 Regulations: Off-payroll working rules affecting tax status and classification of contractors
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandates employer insurance requirements, including coverage for subcontractors
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific health and safety requirements for construction projects
Building Regulations 2010: Standards for building work that subcontractors must comply with
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting how personal information is handled in contractual relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including provisions for business data handling
Common Law - Privity of Contract: Legal principle determining who can enforce contractual rights and obligations
Common Law - Limitation of Liability: Principles governing how liability can be limited or excluded in contracts
Common Law - Contributory Negligence: Legal principles regarding shared responsibility for damages or losses
Common Law - Mitigation of Loss: Principle requiring reasonable steps to minimize losses in breach of contract situations
