Immigration Act 2014: Primary legislation governing immigration control and enforcement in the UK, setting out the legal framework for entry and stay in the country
Immigration Rules (HC 395): Detailed rules made under the Immigration Act that set out the practice to be followed in administering immigration law, including visitor requirements
Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016: Regulations governing the rights of EEA nationals and their family members, though significantly modified post-Brexit
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Key legislation governing how personal data must be handled and protected when collecting and processing information for invitation letters
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy and electronic communications, relevant if invitation involves electronic transmission
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation covering fraud offenses, relevant to ensure invitation letters are genuine and prevent misuse for fraudulent entry
Identity Documents Act 2010: Legislation concerning identity documents, relevant for verification of parties involved in the invitation process
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, relevant if the invitation letter needs to be used in legal proceedings
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant if the invitation letter becomes subject to legal dispute
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, relevant if the invitation is business-related
Business Visitors Regulations: Specific rules governing business visitor entry and stays, important for business-related invitation letters
