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What are human rights
of Human Rights if a UK court has made a declaration of incompatibility in relation to a law but Parliament has decided not to amend it. More about declarations of incompatibility What’s the Universal
Who's breaching your human rights
rights in all cases they hear. This is because they're also public authorities and so must follow the Human Rights Act. All courts in the UK must apply the law in a way which is compatible with human
Young people's rights
the law to discriminate against anyone, including a child or young person, because of: age race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins sex disability sexual orientation religion or belief
Taking legal action about discrimination
Taking legal action about discrimination This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The law which says you mustn’t
Taking action about discrimination
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
Going to court as a witness
Going to court as a witness You might have to go to court as a witness You might have to go to court as a witness You've given a witness statement to the police If you get a witness summons Preparing
Public sector equality duty - taking legal action
the public sector equality duty. Before taking action Taking court action can be a long and stressful process. It can also be expensive. It’s important to keep in mind that if you lose the case in court, you
Taking action about discrimination in health and care services
their equality duty. Using human rights law If you think a public authority has breached or not respected your human rights, you can say this in your discrimination complaint or court action. If you’re
Small claims
Small claims Deciding whether to make a small claim Making a small claim Going to a small claims hearing The rules about making a court claim Problems with goods - letter before court action
Discrimination because of sex
discrimination does not need to be deliberate. Someone may be discriminating against you without realising it or meaning to, but this might still count as discrimination. The law against sex