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  • Law and courts

    Law and courts You can find out more about your rights, as well as what to do if you face discrimination, need legal advice or have to go to court without a lawyer. Legal system Finding free

  • How are your human rights protected by the courts?

    The Human Rights Act 1998 gives effect to the human rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Human Rights Act says all courts in the UK must apply the law in a way which

  • Human rights

    in an inhuman way Your right to a fair trial View all How are your human rights protected by the courts? Explains how courts must protect human rights when applying the law and which laws the courts must

  • Check what you need to show the court in a discrimination claim

    , the court needs to believe that it’s more likely than not that you have suffered an act of discrimination. The law says the court needs to be satisfied on the balance of probabilities

  • Check if your housing problem is discrimination

    It might be against the law if someone treats you unfairly or differently because of who you are, such as being disabled or being a woman. If it is, you can complain or take them to court. The main

  • Legal system

    Legal system Dealing with legal problems can be difficult and confusing. Here we explain things like getting free or affordable legal advice and taking your case to court without a lawyer. Finding

  • Going to court without a solicitor or barrister

    (this is known as the hearing). For example, you can take: a Citizens Advice adviser a Support Through Court volunteer a law centre worker a friend a family member The person who comes with you is known

  • Discrimination

    limits for taking legal action about discrimination Check what you need to show the court in a discrimination claim Check what you can do about harassment Taking action about discrimination in health

  • Justifying discrimination

    , they may be able to justify discriminating against you. Read this page to find out more about when discrimination can be justified. When can someone justify discrimination? The law which says you

  • Civil rights

    ? The Human Rights Act 1998 What rights are protected under the Human Rights Act? How are your human rights protected by the courts? Who's breaching your human rights? View all Young people's rights Rights