Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Fundamental statute governing negotiable instruments in the UK, with sections 83-89 specifically addressing promissory notes and defining requirements for validity and enforceability

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs requirements for written documents and any security interests that may be involved in the promissory note

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Applicable if the note involves consumer lending, affecting enforceability and required terms of the promissory note

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for enforcement of the note, generally 6 years for simple contracts

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering consideration, capacity to contract, and intention to create legal relations

Doctrine of Incorporation: Legal principle requiring that all terms must be clearly stated in the document

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework relevant if the note is part of regulated financial activity

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements that may be applicable to the transaction