Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocols: Mandatory rules established in CPR 1998 that govern pre-litigation conduct, requiring parties to attempt dispute resolution before court proceedings and setting out specific requirements for different types of claims
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes statutory time limits for different types of legal claims, including 6 years for contract claims and 3 years for personal injury claims, ensuring claims are brought within legal timeframes
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Comprehensive legislation covering consumer protection, statutory rights, remedies, and business-to-consumer obligations in cases involving consumer disputes
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental common law and statutory principles governing contract formation, breach, and remedies that must be considered in contractual disputes
Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct: Specific guidelines detailing requirements for pre-action correspondence, including necessary information and response timeframes
Defamation Act 2013: Legislation governing defamation claims, establishing the serious harm threshold and specific requirements for defamation-related legal actions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal data and privacy considerations in legal correspondence, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements
