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Children Act 1989: Primary legislation defining parental responsibility and establishing the principle of child's best interests in decision-making. Sets out who has legal authority to make decisions for children.

Family Law Reform Act 1969: Section 8 establishes that children aged 16-17 can consent to their own medical treatment, affecting how medical permissions operate for different age groups.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing capacity issues, particularly relevant for assessing older children's ability to make medical decisions and the framework for making decisions on behalf of those lacking capacity.

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing how medical information can be shared and processed, including privacy considerations in medical permissions.

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation controlling access to and sharing of medical information and reports, relevant for permission documentation.

Gillick Competence: Common law principle determining when children under 16 can consent to medical treatment, affecting how permissions work for mature minors who understand the implications of treatment.

NHS Consent to Treatment: Healthcare system guidelines establishing principles and requirements for obtaining valid consent for medical treatment and procedures.