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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

• What are human rights?

  Explains what human rights are and how they are protected by law. Also lists organisations offer further information

• 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

• Benefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and their families

  Find out about benefits, travel and support for serving members, veterans and families. Check if you can get help after the Armed Forces LGBT Ban

• Find an installer for energy efficiency home improvements

  Check how to find an experienced installer for energy-saving home improvements for things like solar panels and insulation

• Working on bank holidays

  Find out if you have to work on bank holidays, how it affects your annual leave and what to do if you have a problem

• Getting repairs done if you're renting privately

  Check what repairs you and your landlord are responsible for, find out how to tell your landlord about repairs and know how to take action if your landlord won’t do them

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits