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Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing debt claims in England and Wales. Critical for confirming validity of debts based on their age.

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, relevant for corporate entities' obligations in debt confirmation and financial reporting.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities in the UK, particularly relevant if the debt involves regulated financial services.

International Standards on Auditing (UK): Professional standards that govern how audits should be conducted in the UK, including requirements for external confirmations.

FRC Ethical Standard: Ethical requirements set by the Financial Reporting Council for auditors, ensuring independence and objectivity in audit procedures.

Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004: Legislation governing audit requirements and investigations for companies in the UK.

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing the right to claim interest on late commercial payments and compensation for debt recovery costs.

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit and consumer hire agreements, relevant if the debt involves individual consumers.

FRS 102 (UK GAAP): UK financial reporting standard setting out how financial items, including debt, should be recognized and measured in financial statements.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): International accounting standards that may be applicable for debt recognition and measurement in financial statements.

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data, including financial information, must be handled.

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR in protecting personal data in financial records.

ICAEW Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for audit procedures.

FRC Requirements: Standards and requirements set by the Financial Reporting Council governing audit quality and financial reporting.