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Government, citizens and rights
Your rights and responsibilities
Find out your rights
Find out your rights depending on your situation in life - parent, worker, disabled person and more
Where your rights come from
Explaining the sources of rights in common, statute and European law
Human rights
Fundamental human rights are written into UK law - find out how to deal with violations and getting legal advice
Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act gives everyone the right to request access to information held by government and public sector organisations
Marriage, cohabitation and civil partnerships
The legal rights that come with marriage, cohabitation and civil partnership
Diversity and discrimination
Information and contacts on issues of gender, race, age, religious beliefs and disability rights
Consumer rights
Get advice on your rights when shopping for goods and sevices, plus information on dealing with scams and rip-offs
Data protection and identity theft
Advice on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft
Making a complaint against government or public bodies
How to make a complaint against a government or public body, including who to contact and making appeals
Making a complaint against private industry
How to make a complaint against a privately run organisation, plus complaining about TV, radio and other media
Additional links
Talk about knives
If there's a knife in your child's hands, it's in your hands to stop it
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