Civil Rights & Law...
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Anti Social Behaviour Orders, ASBOs: Your Rights
Anti Social Behaviour Orders can last for a minimum of two years but can apply for life, and appeals can be made against these orders....
Civil Liberties or Civil Rights
There is a major difference between civil liberties and civil rights although the two can be linked with regards to certain rights and freedom that people can expect....
Civil Rights and Human Rights
Human rights and civil rights can be seen as the rights that everyone needs in order to live their lives with freedom, equality and independence....
Civil Rights for Immigrants
Regardless of whether or not an immigrant has a legal right to admission and residence in the UK they still have certain rights under the European Convention of Human…...
Civil Rights Lawyers
Civil rights lawyers handle a variety of civil rights cases and will be able to give expert advice when it comes to taking legal action on a civil rights matter....
Consumer Rights and Harassment
The Consumer Credit Act gives a number of rights to the consumer as protection against harassment from disreputable debt collection agencies....
Consumer Rights When Holidays Go Wrong
Holiday problems can be the cause of financial loss and a less than happy holiday but there are certain issues to consider before reaching for that compensation claim…...
FAQ: What is Classed as Hate Speech
In the UK the various hate speech offences are set out under the Public Order Act but the internet has provided anonymity for perpetrators of written hate speech…...
Knowing Your Consumer Rights
Knowing your consumer rights will ensure that you get a fair deal when purchasing goods and services, and will help flush out disreputable traders....
Protecting Your Privacy
Privacy is fundamental civil and human right and with identity theft on the rise there has never been a better time to take steps towards protecting your personal…...
Rights If Your Child is Arrested
Parents should be aware of the important rights that apply specifically to children under the age of 18 if they are arrested by the police....
Same Sex Marriage Rights
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 gave same sex couples many of the same rights that are afforded to heterosexual married couples and these rights also bring certain…...
The Basic Civil Rights Law
Civil rights regarding discrimination in Britain are covered in the European Convention on Human rights and discrimination is unlawful with enforceable legal…...
The Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow the public access to any information held by government offices and local authorities....
The Rights of a Victim of Crime
Victims of crime do have a number of legal rights that include the right to be kept informed of police investigations and the right to claim criminal compensation....