Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods. Covers implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, description, and rules for transfer of title and risk.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when contracts include services alongside goods supply. Sets out terms for mixed contracts involving both goods and services.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C (business-to-consumer) contracts. Establishes consumer rights and remedies in relation to goods and services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts. Places restrictions on businesses' ability to exclude or limit their liability.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation protecting consumers from unfair trading practices and misleading actions or omissions.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation relevant when handling personal data in the context of supply contracts.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations applicable to contracts formed through electronic means, setting out requirements for online contract formation.
