Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Key legislation governing the fairness and enforceability of contract terms, particularly important for liability exclusion clauses in hold harmless agreements

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when one party is a consumer, providing additional protections and requirements for contract terms to be fair and transparent

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Establish the duty of care owed to visitors and trespassers, relevant for vehicle-related incidents on premises

Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945: Governs how liability is apportioned when both parties may have contributed to damage or loss

Road Traffic Act 1988: Primary legislation governing road safety and vehicle use, including mandatory insurance requirements

Consumer Protection Act 1987: Provides protection against defective products and establishes strict liability for damage caused by defective products

Motor Vehicles (Safety Equipment for Drivers) Act 1986: Specifies safety requirements for vehicles and drivers, relevant for establishing baseline safety standards

Third Party (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010: Governs rights of third parties in relation to insurance claims, particularly relevant for vehicle-related incidents

Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Contra Proferentem Rule: Legal principle stating that ambiguous contract terms should be interpreted against the interests of the party who provided them