National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Primary legislation governing payment of interns and clarification of internship status, even for unpaid positions

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations concerning working hours, rest breaks, and maximum weekly working time for interns

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards for all workers including interns

UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulation governing how personal data of interns must be collected, processed, and stored

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and privacy rights

Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace

Children and Young Persons Act 1933: Legislation protecting young workers under 18, including specific provisions for work hours and conditions

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific regulations for managing workplace safety, with additional provisions for young workers

Education Act 1996: Legislation relevant when internship is part of an educational program

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work checks and employment of non-UK nationals

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Legislation requiring employers to maintain insurance to cover workplace injuries and illnesses