Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953: Primary legislation that governs birth registration in England and Wales, including core requirements and time limits for registration

Registration of Births and Deaths Regulations 1987: Secondary legislation providing detailed procedures for birth registration, including specific forms and documentation requirements

Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including requirements for affidavits as evidence

Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889: Historical legislation still in force that sets out requirements for swearing affidavits and the role of commissioners for oaths and notaries public

Perjury Act 1911: Criminal law statute defining legal consequences and criminal liability for making false statements in affidavits

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Modern data protection legislation governing the handling of personal information and privacy requirements in documentation

Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive equality legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in public services and documentation

Supreme Court Rules: Procedural rules governing the format and submission of affidavits in Supreme Court proceedings

Family Procedure Rules: Specific procedural rules applicable when affidavits are used in family court proceedings