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How are your human rights protected by the courts?
1998 gives effect to the human rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Human Rights Act says all courts in the UK must apply the law in a way which respects your human rights
Check what you need to show the court in a discrimination claim
Check what you need to show the court in a discrimination claim This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The law
Check if your housing problem is discrimination
It might be against the law if someone treats you unfairly or differently because of who you are, such as being disabled or being a woman. If it is, you can complain or take them to court. The main
Going to court without a solicitor or barrister
). For example, you can take: a Citizens Advice adviser a Support Through Court volunteer a law centre worker a friend a family member The person who comes with you is known as a 'McKenzie Friend
Discrimination
discrimination Check the time limits 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 Taking action about
Legal system
Legal system Finding free or affordable legal help Rape and sexual assault Going to court without a solicitor or barrister If you have a court hearing by phone or video call Appealing a Post Office
Civil rights
by the courts? Who's breaching your human rights? When can a public authority interfere with your human rights? Taking action about human rights Taking legal action about human rights
Claiming compensation for a personal injury
compensation. The most common claim in a personal injury case is negligence and the time limit for this is 3 years. This means that court proceedings must be issued within 3 years of you first being
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 Taking action about discrimination in health and care services