KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONDefending the rights of citizens

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has a statutory remit to promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality across the nine “protected” grounds – age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.

CORAM CHILDREN’S LEGAL CENTRELaw and policies affecting children and young people

Coram Children’s Legal Centre, part of the Coram group of charities, specialises in law and policy affecting children and young people. CCLC provides free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as international consultancy on child law and children’s rights.

ADVICE GUIDE (CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU)Online help from Citizens Advice

The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights – including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues; empowering people by providing them with the information they need to solve their own problems and signposting them to appropriate advice when necessary.

CONSUMER RIGHTS (DIRECTGOV)Online information about the rights of consumers

When you buy something the law gives you certain rights that protect you if it’s faulty. You may also have extra rights depending on where you buy the item and how you pay for it. Find out what your rights are and who can help if things go wrong.

VALIDATE UKA voluntary proof of age scheme for all ages

VALIDATE UK aims to ensure that age restricted goods and services are only sold to those old enough to purchase them; it also helps those who may look younger than they are to prove their age.