Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Establishes statutory time limits for bringing claims, crucial for ensuring the release's provisions don't conflict with prescribed limitation periods
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices in transactions, particularly relevant if the release involves consumer-related matters
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring compliance with data protection obligations in the release
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limitations on excluding or limiting liability, applying reasonableness tests to contract terms
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Sets out requirements for documentary evidence and determines the admissibility of the release as evidence in legal proceedings
Employment Act: Relevant when the release involves employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment law requirements
Companies Act: Applicable when the release involves corporate entities, ensuring compliance with corporate law requirements
Common Law Principles: Includes principles of contract formation, misrepresentation, and duress from case law that supplement statutory requirements
