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Civil rights
Overview and content list for civil rights. Get help and information about human rights, including the rights of young people
What are human rights?
Explains what human rights are and how they are protected by law. Also lists organisations offer further information.
Going to court as a witness
Get advice on giving evidence in court as a witness or a victim including where to get help and support.
Who's breaching your human rights?
Explains how the Human Rights Act 1988 protects you from a public authority, or private organisation carrying out a public function
Taking legal action about discrimination
Process for taking court action about discrimination, including sending a letter before a claim, filling out a claim form and how a defendant should respond.
Taking action about discrimination in health and care services
Check how to complain about discrimination by health and care services - including taking them to court.
If your local council discriminates against you
Check what you can do if you’ve been discriminated against by a public authority - including if you need to take your local council to court.
Equality Advisory Support Service discrimination helpline
Equality Advisory Support Service helpline offering advice to people who may have experienced discrimination