Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Primary legislation regulating exclusion and limitation clauses. Key provisions: cannot exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence; other exclusions must pass the 'reasonableness test'

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to consumer contracts, requiring terms to be fair and transparent. Particularly relevant if participants are engaging in sports activities as consumers rather than professionals

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Establishes statutory duties of care owed to both lawful visitors (1957 Act) and trespassers (1984 Act). Relevant for sports activities taking place on specific premises

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets standards for safety management in employment contexts. Applicable if the sports activity is employment-related or takes place in a work environment

Common Law Principles: Includes key doctrines such as 'volenti non fit injuria' (voluntary assumption of risk), duty of care principles, and negligence law that form the foundation of liability and indemnity

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data and medical information that might be required for sports participation

Children Act 1989: Provides framework for protecting minors, including requirements for parental consent and special considerations for underage participants

Equality Act 2010: Mandates prevention of discrimination and requires reasonable adjustments for disabled participants in sporting activities