Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA): Key legislation that regulates exclusion and limitation clauses. Prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence. Requires terms to pass the 'reasonableness test'.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to business-to-consumer relationships. Contains provisions about unfair terms and transparency requirements in consumer contracts.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs statements made before the waiver is signed. Notable for preventing the exclusion of liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

Common Law Principles: Includes the doctrine of fundamental breach and the contra proferentem rule, where ambiguous terms are interpreted against the party who drafted them.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant for workplace-related waivers. Prevents contracting out of statutory health and safety obligations.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Applies when personal data is being collected or processed as part of the waiver process.

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Relevant when the waiver relates to premises or property access and usage.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Applicable when the waiver relates to the provision of goods or services.