UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key data protection legislation governing the handling of personal information in research documentation and records

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation relevant if the research was conducted as part of employment, covering basic employment rights and responsibilities

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in employment and research contexts

Clinical Trials Regulations: Specific regulations governing medical research and clinical trials if applicable to the research experience

Human Tissue Act 2004: Legislation regulating the storage and use of human tissue in research activities

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legal framework for research involving individuals who may lack capacity to consent

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation protecting research outputs and innovations

Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential research information and trade secrets

Research Ethics Framework: Professional standards framework ensuring ethical conduct in research activities

UKRIO Code of Practice: Guidelines promoting good practice and research integrity in UK research institutions

Institution-Specific Research Policies: Internal regulations and policies governing research conduct within specific academic or research institutions

Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing public access to information held by public research institutions