Civil Rights & Law

Understand how civil rights protections work within the legal system and what laws protect your fundamental freedoms.

Anti Social Behaviour Orders, ASBOs: Your Rights

Know what an ASBO is, how they work, and what rights you have if one is issued against you.

Civil Liberties or Civil Rights

Understand the key differences between civil liberties and civil rights, and what specific freedoms each one actually protects.

Civil Rights and Human Rights

Civil and human rights protect people from persecution and discrimination, ensuring freedoms like expression, education and fair treatment worldwide.

Civil Rights for Immigrants

Immigrants in the UK have legal protections against torture and inhuman treatment under the European Convention of Human Rights.

Civil Rights Lawyers

Civil rights lawyers handle discrimination, hate crimes, police misconduct and other cases where your legal rights have been violated.

Consumer Rights and Harassment

Debt collectors use intimidation tactics to pressure people who can't pay, but consumer laws protect you from harassment.

Consumer Rights When Holidays Go Wrong

When holiday problems happen, know what compensation you're entitled to and how to actually get the money back.

FAQ: What is Classed as Hate Speech

UK laws against hate speech cover race, religion and sexual orientation, with penalties under the Public Order Act and Criminal Justice Act.

Knowing Your Consumer Rights

You have legal rights when you buy goods or services, and traders can't hide behind excuses like no refunds on faulty items.

Protecting Your Privacy

Your right to privacy is protected by law, but understanding what that means in practise takes some explanation.

Rights If Your Child is Arrested

Know what legal protections apply when a child under 17 is arrested and what happens at the police station.

Same Sex Marriage Rights

How same-sex marriage became legal across the UK, from civil partnerships in 2005 to full marriage rights today.

The Basic Civil Rights Law

How the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made discrimination illegal in America and what civil rights protections look like in the UK today.

The Freedom of Information Act

You can request any government information under the Freedom of Information Act, though some exceptions apply and public bodies don't have to share everything.

The Rights of a Victim of Crime

Crime victims have legal rights to compensation, police updates, and information about their offender's case.