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Human rights and discrimination
As humans, we have particular rights that ensure we can expect to live and be treated in certain ways. These human rights are protected by law. Examples of human rights in the UK include the right to life, the right to an education and the right to a fair trial.
Everyone shares the same human rights – regardless of their background or lifestyle. And laws exist to ensure that people are not unfairly discriminated against because of their sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. If you are being discriminated against, it could mean that one or more of your human rights are being broken and you may be able to take legal action under the Human Rights Act.
At Masons Law, we have in-depth knowledge of the Human Rights Act and have helped many people fight unfair discrimination in a wide range of situations. If you feel your human rights have been breached, or believe you are being unfairly discriminated against, we can help.
Our friendly and approachable solicitors are here to provide all the guidance and advice you need and you can talk to us about your particular situation in complete confidence. We offer free initial assessment, so you can tell us about your case and find out what options are available before deciding what action to take. If you’d like to talk to us about human rights and discrimination cases, call one of our expert human rights and discrimination solicitors on 0208 5324884.
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Consumer rights
You undoubtedly expect life’s daily routine to run smoothly, but sometimes dealing with other people, commercial businesses and public organisations doesn’t go to plan. If so, then don’t suffer on your own; you have consumer rights that are there to support you, which means taking legal advice can often help resolve issues whenever you feel badly done to.
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Community care issues
When adults have special care needs, the local authority is often responsible for providing community care services to help support the individual in their daily life. Community care services can include services provided in your own home, or at another location within the community.
Consumer issues - goods and services
As consumers, most of us buy goods and services from companies on a daily basis. And it’s right to expect these to reach an acceptable standard. When they do not, you have legal rights as a consumer to protect you.
Data protection
In today’s modern world, many companies hold sensitive information about individuals - from bank details and contact information to medical information. Whilst companies may need this information to provide us with services or employment, they have a duty to ensure that our information is not misused or shared with the wrong people.
Freedom of information
Public authorities hold a vast amount of information on a wide range of topics. The Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to access this information. This means you have the right to ask any public sector organisation to provide all of the recorded information they hold on any particular subject.
Human rights and discrimination
As humans, we have particular rights that ensure we can expect to live and be treated in certain ways. These human rights are protected by law. Examples of human rights in the UK include the right to life, the right to an education and the right to a fair trial.
Professional negligence
When you ask a professional for advice, that’s what you expect. But what if that advice causes you problems or losses? Surveyors, architects, solicitors and accountants are all bound by professional standards and owe you a duty of care and skill. So, if there advice is negligent you have the right to make a claim, and that’s where we can help.