Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights and business obligations in the UK, including courier services provided to consumers

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering the quality and standards of goods and services provided in business transactions

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for delivery recipients

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in the UK

Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965: Primary legislation governing the transportation of goods by road in the UK

Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR): International convention setting standards for goods transportation across borders

Postal Services Act 2000: Legislation governing postal and courier services in the UK

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Legislation governing the import and export of goods and customs procedures

Union Customs Code: Retained EU law governing customs procedures and requirements in the UK post-Brexit

Export Control Order 2008: Legislation controlling the export of certain goods from the UK

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring safe working conditions in courier and logistics operations

Dangerous Goods Regulations: Regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations preventing financial crime, relevant for high-value courier items

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Legislation governing contracts between businesses and consumers, including distance selling

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business transactions