Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Primary legislation governing the creation, scope, and execution of powers of attorney in England and Wales
Trustee Act 2000: Legislation relevant when the transfer of authority involves trustee duties or responsibilities
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation to consider when the transfer of authority relates to corporate matters or company operations
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing capacity issues and decision-making authority, particularly relevant if the transfer involves personal welfare or property matters
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles governing the relationship between principal and agent, including scope of authority and duties
Delegation Principles: Common law principles regarding the proper delegation of authority and its limitations
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and duty of care that may arise in authority relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework relevant when the transfer of authority involves financial matters or regulated activities
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data in the context of authority transfers
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations that must be considered when personal information is involved in the authority transfer
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Regulatory requirements for preventing financial crime, particularly relevant in financial authority transfers
