Perjury Act 1911: Ensures all statements in the character letter are truthful and verifiable, as false statements could constitute perjury under English law

Criminal Justice Act 2003: Relevant for character letters used in court proceedings, defining what constitutes admissible character evidence

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of personal information in the letter, ensuring proper consent and compliance with data protection principles

Defamation Act 2013: Ensures statements about third parties are not defamatory and can be substantiated, protecting against potential libel claims

Court Rules and Procedures: While not legislation, these are essential guidelines for formatting and submitting character letters intended for court use

Professional Standards: Non-legislative requirements that may apply when writing in a professional capacity, ensuring appropriate tone and content

Privacy and Ethical Considerations: General principles regarding appropriate disclosure of information and maintaining privacy of involved parties