Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses, sets restrictions on liability exclusions, and requires terms to be reasonable

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines whether third parties can enforce terms of the agreement and is relevant if the indemnity affects rights of parties not directly involved in the contract

Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing claims and affects how long the indemnity remains enforceable

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when one party is a consumer, affecting enforceability and imposing fairness requirements

Common Law Principles: Encompasses doctrine of consideration, rules against penalties, and principles of contractual interpretation

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Relevant for statements made during contract formation and affects validity of the agreement

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Applicable if the indemnity relates to goods or services

Companies Act 2006: Relevant if corporate entities are involved and affects authority to enter into indemnities

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable if the indemnity relates to regulated financial activities