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• When can a public authority interfere with your human rights?

  Explains when a public authority can interfere with your human rights, to protect the rights of other people, or the interests of the wider community

• The Human Rights Act 1998

  Explains what the Human Rights Act 1998 is and how it protects the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights

• 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

• If you’re injured because of an accident at work

  What to do if you’re injured because of an accident at work. You can have your accident recorded by reporting it at work and seeing a doctor

• Asking the council to review their decision to evict you

  Ask the council to review their decision to evict you if you’re an introductory or demoted council tenant. Find out how to make your case to keep your home

• If you’re offered an unsuitable council or housing association home

  Check if the home you're offered is suitable for your needs. Check how to refuse the housing offer if it isn't suitable

• Ways to end your marriage or civil partnership

  Find out how to end your marriage or civil partnership. Divorce or dissolution is the best, permanent way. But you might want a legal separation or annulment

• Subletting without your landlord’s permission

  Check what might happen if you sublet your home unlawfully, including eviction. Check the extra risks if you have a council or housing association home

• Challenging an Attendance Allowance decision - appealing the decision

  How to appeal an Attendance Allowance decision that you think is wrong. Guidance and tips on appealing to a tribunal

• Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

  What to do if you're not happy with building or home improvement work, what your rights are, what to say to the trader, how to take further action, where to get more help