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Theft Act 1968: Key legislation defining theft and unlawful possession of property. Particularly relevant for cases involving wrongful retention of company property.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment relationships and obligations, including provisions regarding company property during and after employment.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing data protection, particularly relevant if company property contains personal or sensitive data, including obligations regarding data security and return.

Companies Act 2006: Comprehensive legislation covering directors' duties and responsibilities regarding company property, as well as corporate governance requirements.

Common Law principles: Fundamental legal principles covering property rights, ownership, contractual obligations, and bailment principles in English law.

Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for making claims, crucial for establishing deadlines in demand letters.

Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977: Legislation governing rights and remedies regarding wrongful retention of goods, including conversion and trespass to goods.

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation establishing basic principles of property ownership and rights of possession in English law.