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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Organizations must provide the same health and safety protections to volunteers as employees, including fulfilling duty of care obligations

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal information in volunteer applications, requiring privacy notices and proper consent for data processing

Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination, requires reasonable accommodations for disabled volunteers, and mandates fair selection processes

Safeguarding Legislation (SVG Act 2006 & Protection of Freedoms Act 2012): Covers requirements for working with vulnerable groups, including DBS check requirements where applicable

Public Liability Insurance: Considerations for insurance coverage that protects both the organization and volunteers

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Important for establishing clear distinction between volunteering and employment to avoid creating unintended employment relationships

Working Time Regulations 1998: While not directly applicable to volunteers, provides best practice guidelines for volunteer time management

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Governs the handling and disclosure of criminal record information where relevant to the volunteer position

Common Law Considerations: Covers duty of care, volunteer agreements (ensuring they're not legally binding contracts), and confidentiality obligations