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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing the handling of personal data in the UK. Ensures proper consent and appropriate use of student's personal information in reference letters.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures references are written without discrimination based on protected characteristics and maintains objectivity in the assessment.

UCAS Guidelines: Guidelines from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service that specify requirements and best practices for academic references in university applications.

Defamation Act 2013: Governs statements made about individuals, ensuring references are truthful, factual, and can be substantiated to avoid potential libel claims.

Professional Codes of Conduct: Relevant professional standards and duty of care obligations that apply to the person writing the reference.

Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing information disclosure, including potential subject access requests for reference letters and exemptions that may apply.