Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright ownership, author's moral rights, and publishing rights/licenses in the UK. Essential for determining rights reversion upon contract termination.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation that may be relevant if the publishing agreement involves any third-party rights that could be affected by the termination.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains formal requirements for contracts, particularly Section 1, which may affect how the termination must be executed.

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing valid termination, notice periods, breach provisions, and available remedies under English and Welsh law.

Society of Authors Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices for author-publisher relationships and contract termination procedures.

Publishers Association Codes of Practice: Industry-specific guidelines and standards for ethical publishing practices and contract management.

Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR): Legislation governing the handling of personal data, which may be relevant if the termination involves the transfer or deletion of personal information.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation ensuring that termination provisions and their enforcement are fair and reasonable under UK law.