Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Primary legislation governing the rehabilitation of offenders and the circumstances in which their convictions can be treated as 'spent'
Criminal Justice Act 2003: Framework for court-ordered community service and criminal justice system requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements during community service activities
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment during community service placements
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Insurance requirements for organizations hosting community service workers
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and trespassers on premises where community service is performed
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Protection measures required when community service involves working with vulnerable individuals
Children Act 2004: Safeguarding requirements when community service involves working with or around children
Care Act 2014: Protection and safeguarding requirements when working with vulnerable adults
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Requirements for handling personal data during community service administration
Data Protection Act 2018: UK-specific data protection requirements supplementing GDPR
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions during community service
Minimum Wage Act 1998: Wage considerations if applicable to certain types of community service arrangements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requirements for risk assessments and safety management in community service settings
