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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA): Key legislation that restricts the extent to which liability for negligence can be excluded. Notably prohibits the exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence. Other types of loss or damage can only be excluded if reasonable.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to consumer activities and requires terms to be fair and transparent. Prohibits unfair terms in consumer contracts and provides protection for consumers engaging in sporting activities.

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Establishes duties owed to lawful visitors and trespassers, and defines the standard of care required from premises operators where sporting activities take place.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant for employment-related sporting activities. Establishes that organizations cannot contract out of statutory health and safety obligations.

Common Law Principles: Includes the doctrine of 'volenti non fit injuria' (voluntary assumption of risk), duty of care principles, and requirements for reasonableness of exclusion clauses.

The Children Act 1989: Establishes special considerations for minors, including parental consent requirements and limitations on the ability to exclude liability for children participating in sports activities.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the collection and processing of personal or medical information in sports contexts, including requirements for data processing and storage.