Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both parties in a sales contract.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation applicable when agreements include both goods and services. Establishes implied terms for service provision alongside goods sales.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern legislation focusing on B2C (business to consumer) sales, providing updated consumer protection measures and covering digital content sales.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use and validity of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be considered unfair or void.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third-party rights are handled within contractual agreements.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Specific to B2B contracts, establishing rules and rights regarding interest charges on late payments.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in commercial transactions and business operations.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations specifically applying to electronic commerce and online sales transactions.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices in B2C contracts, establishing prohibited practices and consumer rights.
