Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods contracts, covering implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, description, and defining rights and remedies for both parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer sales, providing statutory rights and remedies, and covering quality standards and unfair terms
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Applies when services are included alongside goods, containing implied terms about service quality
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates and restricts the ability to exclude or limit liability in contracts and controls unfair contract terms
Contract Law (Common Law): General principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing of personal data and implements GDPR requirements in UK law
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and provides consumer protection against misleading actions or omissions
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and online sales, including requirements for information provision and contract formation
