Statutory Declarations Act 1835: Primary legislation governing the making of statutory declarations in England and Wales, setting out the basic requirements for valid declarations

Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889: Legislation defining who can administer oaths and take declarations, and the legal authority of commissioners for oaths

Perjury Act 1911: Defines the criminal offense of perjury in relation to false declarations, including penalties for making false statements in affidavits

Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including requirements for affidavit evidence

Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including requirements for affidavits and sworn statements

Marriage Act 1949: Relevant when affidavit concerns marital status declarations, defining legal requirements for marriage and proof of marital status

British Nationality Act 1981: Applicable for citizenship status declarations, defining various types of British nationality and citizenship status

Immigration Act 1971: Relevant for residence status declarations, establishing the framework for immigration control and right of abode

Equality Act 2010: Pertinent when status declarations involve protected characteristics, ensuring non-discrimination in official processes

Common Law - Admissibility: Legal principles developed through case law regarding the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings

Common Law - Declaration Requirements: Case law principles establishing requirements for valid declarations and affidavits

Common Law - Hearsay Rules: Legal principles governing the admission of hearsay evidence in affidavits and declarations