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• Your right to a fair trial

  Explains how the right to a fair trial is protected by article 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the types of criminal and civil hearings or proceedings that are covered by the article

• Other rights protected under the Human Rights Act

  Lists some of the rights protected under the Human Rights Act 1998, including rights to education, freedom of expression, non-discrimination and protection of property

• Top tips for borrowing

  Top tips for borrowing money, taking out a loan or using a credit card

• Problems with a business in your street

  Advice on what to do if your neighbour is a business and you're having a dispute about, for example, noise, bins or smells.

• The council says you've had a Housing Benefit overpayment

  Check if you’ve actually been overpaid Housing Benefit and find out how to challenge a overpayment

• Problems with your landlord

  This page provides tactical advice for tenants who have problems with their landlord, including harassment, access and finding out the identity of the landlord.

• Young people - health and personal

  Information on health issues with particular relevance to young people including sexual health, drugs and confidentiality issues

• Dealing with Council Tax arrears

  What happens when you miss a council tax payment, and how to negotiate with your council to pay what you owe in smaller amounts

• Check if the Benefit Cap will affect your Housing Benefit

  Check how much the benefit cap is and whether it will affect your housing benefit. The cap is a limit to the total amount of money you can get

• Check if you can get 'new style' JSA

  Check if you can claim 'new style' Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - and how much you'll get - while you look for a full-time job