Government & Legislation
Below are our 14 articles in the government & legislation' category:
The introduction of airport body scanners in the UK has brought about much controversy. Objections to the body scanners include risks to the...
Challenging the police if you feel they have not properly carried out their duties is a legal right for people living in Britain.
There are a...
When the British government introduced new legislation in 2005 it placed civil partnership rights on almost equal footing with marriage rights. The...
Civil rights and security issues are major concerns thanks to the perceived increase in terrorist activities. Recent changes in the law have given...
Smokers are facing ever increasing restrictions as the government ramps up its Cancer Strategy Campaign. Cigarettes are legal but smokers are now...
Britain has become known as a surveillance society. There are 4.5 million closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in operation in the UK. There is...
The right to privacy is a fundamental human right that should be respected not just by other individuals but also by governments. However, the...
The public have a number of rights if detained by the police at a police station. The rules and rights of how the police can behave are set down in...
Many people are unaware of their stop, search and arrest rights. The police do have legal powers to stop, search, and arrest but only under certain...
The 28 day pre charge detention rule is the amount of time a person can be locked up under anti terror laws. The 28 day rule means the UK boasts...
Awareness is one of the best deterrents when it comes to the police and avoiding the abuse of your civil rights. Making it known to the police that...
The right to freedom of speech is recognised as a fundamental human right. However, this right must be used responsibly and there are certain...
The right to peaceful protest is protected under the Human Rights act. Britain has a long and distinguished history of using peaceful protests to...
There are number of rules and regulations regarding your rights if you are suspected of a crime. If the police do suspect someone they also have a...
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