Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocols: Fundamental procedural rules governing how disputes should be handled before court proceedings, including specific protocols for different types of claims, general pre-action conduct requirements, and prescribed time limits for responses and actions

Limitation Act 1980: Establishes statutory time limits for bringing different types of claims, defines when limitation periods begin, and specifies applicable exceptions to these time limits

Contract Law Core Legislation: Includes The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, Consumer Rights Act 2015, Sale of Goods Act 1979, and Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, governing fundamental aspects of contractual relationships and rights

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulations: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015, setting out requirements for ADR procedures and consideration of mediation or other dispute resolution options

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific legislation such as the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and other industry-specific regulations depending on the nature of the dispute

Data Protection Legislation: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, governing the handling and protection of personal data in dispute proceedings

Practice Directions: Court guidelines and requirements specifying procedural requirements for different types of claims and proper conduct of dispute proceedings