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Mental Capacity Act 2005: Primary legislation governing decision-making capacity, establishing principles for decision-making on behalf of others, and defining requirements for valid consent in medical care situations.

Children Act 1989: Legislation covering parental responsibility, defining who can make medical decisions for minors, and establishing the 'best interests' principle in medical care for children.

Medical Act 1983: Regulatory framework for medical practice and establishing requirements for medical consent in England and Wales.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of medical information and establishing privacy requirements in healthcare settings.

Common Law Principles on Consent: Legal principles establishing requirements for informed consent and determining capacity to give consent in medical situations.

NHS Guidelines and Protocols: Standard procedures and documentation requirements for obtaining and recording medical consent within the National Health Service.

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including privacy, family life, and autonomous decision-making in medical care contexts.