Companies Act 2006: Primary UK legislation governing company operations, including corporate governance requirements, directors' duties and responsibilities, and financial reporting obligations

UK Corporate Governance Code: Framework setting out internal control requirements, risk management standards, and audit committee responsibilities for UK companies

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation governing financial services sector, covering regulatory requirements, risk management obligations, and reporting requirements

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection, covering privacy considerations, information security requirements, and data handling procedures

IIA Standards: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, providing global framework for internal audit activities

UK Public Sector Internal Audit Standards: Specific standards governing internal audit practices in UK public sector organizations

FRC Guidance: Financial Reporting Council's guidance on corporate governance, reporting, and audit practices

FCA Requirements: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services firms' conduct and operations

PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority standards for maintaining financial stability in regulated firms

ISO 31000: International standard providing principles and guidelines for effective risk management practices

COSO Framework: Committee of Sponsoring Organizations' Internal Control Framework for organizational risk management and control