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• Law and courts

  Law and courts You can find out more about your rights, as well as what to do if you face discrimination, need legal advice or have to go to court without a lawyer. Legal system Finding free

• How are your human rights protected by the courts?

  The Human Rights Act 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

• Human rights

  in an inhuman way Your right to a fair trial View all 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

• Check what you need to show the court in a discrimination claim

  , the court needs to believe that it’s more likely than not that you have suffered an act of discrimination. The law says the court needs to be satisfied on the balance of probabilities

• 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

• Legal system

  Legal system Dealing with legal problems can be difficult and confusing. Here we explain things like getting free or affordable legal advice and taking your case to court without a lawyer. Finding

• Victimisation

  Act 2010. If you’ve been treated badly because you complained, you may be able to do something about it. Read this page to find out more about victimisation. What is victimisation? The law which says

• Civil rights

  ? The Human Rights Act 1998 What rights are protected under the Human Rights Act? How are your human rights protected by the courts? Who's breaching your human rights? View all Young people's rights Rights

• 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

• Parking tickets

  Appealing against a parking ticket when someone else was driving Appealing a parking ticket if you have a Blue Badge When to appeal a parking ticket Appealing a parking ticket Stop being chased