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Your right to respect for private and family life
Explains how the right to respect for your family and private life is protected by article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and when a public authority may be breach the article.
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Your right to personal liberty
Explains how the right to personal liberty is protected by article 5 of the Human Rights Act 1998 meaning you cannot be detained for reasons other than criminal activity or mental health issues.
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What rights do lodgers have?
Lodgers' (excluded occupiers) rights and responsibilities if you share accommodation with your landlord.
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Rights while you're pregnant at work
Check your legal rights on how your employer has to treat you when you're pregnant at work.
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Rights while you're on maternity leave
Check your legal rights on how your employer has to treat you when you're away from work on maternity leave.
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What to do if you don't get your maternity rights
Know how to negotiate to get your maternity rights at work - or how to use the employment tribunal to win compensation if your employer refuses to follow the law.
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Your right not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman way
Explains how article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998 protects you from torture or inhuman treatment, which causes you severe mental or physical suffering.
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Check your rights at work if you're under 18
Young people’s rights to working hours, rest breaks, pay, and holiday. Find out what types of work 16 and 17 year olds can do.
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Rights of tenants to sublet their home
Rights that different tenants have to sublet their home.
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Student housing - rights and responsibilities in halls
Explains the rights and responsibilities of students living in university halls of residence. Covers standards of repairs and safety they can expect, reporting repairs, paying rent, harassment, notice and eviction.
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