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Children Act 1989: Primary legislation that defines Child Arrangement Orders, sets out parameters for contact/visitation, and establishes the 'welfare principle' which ensures the child's best interests are paramount. Section 8 is particularly relevant for visitation rights.

Family Law Act 1996: Provides the fundamental framework for family proceedings and contains relevant provisions for the enforcement of contact orders.

Child Arrangements Programme (CAP): Practice Direction 12B of the Family Procedure Rules, which sets out detailed procedures and protocols for arranging child contact and visitation.

Human Rights Act 1998: Particularly Article 8 which enshrines the Right to family life, relevant for visitation rights and family contact arrangements.

Family Procedure Rules 2010: Sets out the procedural requirements and guidelines that must be followed in family proceedings, including those related to visitation notices.

Welfare Checklist: Found in Section 1(3) of Children Act 1989, outlines the specific factors courts must consider when making decisions about child arrangements, including visitation.