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Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Key legislation governing third party rights to enforce terms of the indemnity agreement. Essential for determining the scope of who can enforce the indemnity provisions.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA): Fundamental legislation controlling the use and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses. Particularly important as it restricts the ability to exclude liability for death or personal injury.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation setting out fairness requirements and transparency obligations for consumer contracts. Relevant if the indemnity agreement involves consumers.

Hadley v Baxendale Principles: Common law principles establishing rules for remoteness of damage and recoverability of losses in contract law.

Limitation Act 1980: Statute establishing time limits for bringing claims and determining when causes of action accrue. Critical for enforcement of indemnity rights.

Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978: Legislation governing rights of contribution between parties, particularly relevant for multiple party indemnity arrangements.

Companies Act 2006: Corporate legislation relevant when parties to the indemnity are companies, particularly regarding their capacity to enter into indemnity agreements.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework applicable when the indemnity relates to regulated financial activities or financial services.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing pre-contractual statements and representations, which may affect the validity and interpretation of the indemnity agreement.