Occupiers' Liability Act 1957: Primary legislation establishing occupiers' duty of care to lawful visitors and defining the 'common duty of care' standard

Occupiers' Liability Act 1984: Legislation covering duty of care to trespassers and establishing modified obligations for uninvited visitors

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims, generally 3 years for personal injury cases

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Relevant when premises liability incidents occur in workplace environments, establishing employer obligations

Defective Premises Act 1972: Specific legislation dealing with injuries or damages resulting from defective premises

Common Law Negligence Principles: Established case law principles covering negligence, contributory negligence, causation, and reasonable foreseeability

Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Procedural rules governing civil litigation, including pre-action protocols and practice directions for premises liability claims

Building Regulations 2010: Standards and requirements for building construction and maintenance relevant to premises safety

Local Authority Bylaws: Regional specific regulations that may impact premises liability and safety requirements

Industry Standards: Relevant industry-specific codes of practice and safety standards that may apply to the premises