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• Law and courts

  Get advice on court claims, legal aid and legal documents such as wills.

• 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.

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

  Checklist of things to think about and evidence you need to show the court, if you want to take legal action about discrimination.

• Check if your housing problem is discrimination

  Find out if your landlord, letting agent or someone else involved in your housing is discriminating against you under the law.

• Going to court without a solicitor or barrister

  If you’re going to a tribunal or court without a lawyer, find out where to get help to represent yourself and what a McKenzie Friend, the Support Through Court or an interpreter can do.

• Witness Service referral form

  If you're in need of support at a criminal court in England or Wales, you can get free and independent support from the Citizens Advice Witness Service.

• Legal system

  Overview and content list for legal system. Get help and advice on the legal system, going to court as a witness and small claims.

• Finding free or affordable legal help

  Find out how to get legal help if you're on a low income, including advice from a law centre or legal aid solicitor, and trial or tribunal representation by a pro bono barrister.

• Discrimination

  Check if you've experienced discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 and what you can do about

• Civil rights

  Overview and content list for civil rights. Get help and information about human rights, including the rights of young people