Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing service contracts in England and Wales. Implies fundamental terms about reasonable care, skill, and timeliness in service delivery.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, even if they are not direct parties to it.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C services covering consumer protection, service quality standards, and regulations against unfair contract terms.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of supply chain transparency and modern slavery compliance statements for qualifying organizations.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Comprehensive data protection legislation governing data processing, privacy protections, and cross-border data transfers.
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation establishing basic employment rights and protections.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination and promoting equality in employment and service provision.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive behavior and ensuring fair market practices.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery in business operations.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims under the contract.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and statutory interest on late commercial payments.
