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• Your right not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman way

  Explains how article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998 protects you from torture or inhuman treatment, which causes you severe mental or physical suffering

• 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 apply, even if they breach the Human Rights Act 1998

• Rape and sexual assault

  Information on rape and sexual assault, including definitions, sources of specialist help and further information

• Student housing - ending your agreement in halls

  Explains the rules about ending your tenancy or licence agreement when living in university halls of residence. Covers fixed term and periodic agreements, leaving before the agreement ends and getting your deposit back

• Problems with buying and selling a home

  Check the main problems you might have when buying or selling a home. Check how to deal with issues with estate agents, surveyors, valuers, buyers and sellers

• Creditors still chasing you after you go bankrupt

  Explains the situations when some creditors may still be able to contact you, after you go bankrupt

• Dealing with the official receiver after bankruptcy

  Explains what to expect when dealing with the official receiver after a bankruptcy order has been made

• Domestic abuse

  Find out what you can do when you're fleeing from violence in the home, including finding emergency accommodation

• If you want to end your private tenancy

  Check what steps you need to take to end your tenancy agreement. Check what will happen if you leave without giving notice

• Problems with work if you have a Health and Care Worker visa

  Get help if you're having problems with work while you have a Health and Care Worker visa. You have the same rights as any other worker