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The Human Rights Act 1998
by the Human Rights Act 1998. Public authorities, like a local authority or the NHS, must follow the Act. If a public authority has breached your human rights, you may be able to take action under the Act
Your right to life
is in danger. For example, the police have a positive duty to protect you if they know your life is in danger from someone. If they don’t act to protect you they may breach article 2. Example Your
How are your human rights protected by the courts
Act. In this case, the courts may have to apply it anyway even if it breaches your human rights. Which laws must the courts apply even if they breach the Human Rights Act? Laws made by Parliament
Your right to a fair trial
for you to represent yourself properly, there may be a breach of article 6 if you don’t get help with legal costs . When is a trial fair? A fair trial means you have the right to a hearing which is: fair
Deciding what action to take about discrimination
want financial compensation, an apology or things put right? You'll also need to think about how quickly you need to get a result. It’s often best to try to resolve your problem informally first. It may
Services provided by a public authority - taking legal action about discrimination
discrimination by a public authority, like the police or local authority, you may be able to take legal action under the Equality Act. Read this page to find out more about taking legal action against
Provision of goods and services - pregnancy and maternity discrimination
If a trader or service provider, like a bank, energy provider or local authority, treats you unfairly because you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or because you’ve recently had a baby, you may have been
Check the time limits for taking legal action about discrimination
on when you suffered discrimination as your time limit may start running from that date. Get your claim in as early as possible to avoid problems with time limits. Take advice if you are in doubt
Getting information about your discrimination case
the discrimination? Asking questions about the unfair treatment may help you understand why you were treated in a certain way and whether it might be unlawful discrimination. It can also help you decide
Disability discrimination and debt problems
dealing with you as a customer. This means they may have to change the way they do things so you’re not disadvantaged by your disability. If you've suffered a disadvantage because of your disability