Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer rights in England and Wales. Requires goods to be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. Provides remedies including repair, replacement, refund, or price reduction.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Historical legislation providing consumer protections for goods purchased before October 2015, when the Consumer Rights Act came into effect.

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, particularly relevant for online purchases. Includes 14-day cooling-off period.

Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce transactions and provides specific protections for online purchases of goods and services.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering situations where both goods and services are provided together, ensuring quality standards for both components.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers against unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions, and aggressive sales tactics in the marketplace.