Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953: Primary legislation governing birth registration corrections in England and Wales. Key focus on sections relating to correction of errors in registration and requirements for amendment of birth records.

Registration of Births and Deaths Regulations 1987: Secondary legislation detailing specific procedures for correction of errors and documentary evidence requirements for birth record amendments.

Perjury Act 1911: Legislation governing sworn statements, defining penalties for false declarations in affidavits and requirements for truthful statements.

Commissioner for Oaths Act 1889: Legislation specifying requirements for proper witnessing of affidavits and defining authority of persons who can administer oaths.

Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing admissibility of evidence and requirements for documentary proof in civil proceedings.

GRO Guidelines: General Register Office guidelines outlining specific procedures for name corrections and required supporting documentation for birth record amendments.

Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation ensuring proper handling and protection of personal data during the name correction process.

Supreme Court Rules on Affidavits: Rules governing the format, content, and execution of affidavits in England and Wales courts.