Prison Law
The laws and rights of prisoners All citizens in the UK are entitled to certain rights, including those held at Her Majesty’s pleasure i.e. prisoners. Prison law protects prisoners and...
Human Rights in Criminal Justice
The Rights of Suspects Suspects have rights, and police powers are restricted by those rights. Suspect rights are in place to prevent police from exercising their authority on a citizen...
Selling Goods and Services
Implied rights of customers It is important to know the implied rights that customers have when purchasing goods or services from you. These are rights that consumers are automatically entitled...
Agency and Temp Workers
Underemployment law, the term “worker” refers to employees of a business, or anyone else who has a contract to undertake work or services for another party who is not a...
Employment Contracts
A written employment contract is a legally binding document agreed by both the employee and employer that states the agreed terms. The contract can set out the hours of work,...
Trade Unions and Employment Rights
Trade unions are organisations which represent workers within a particular trade, industry or role. They are there to make sure that someone negotiates for the interests of workers when it...
Handing in Your Notice
Resignation, also known as ‘handing in your notice’, is what happens when you inform your employer that you no longer wish to work for them. You can resign in writing...
Finding the right Solicitor
If you have been unsuccessful and tried all other avenues to enforce your UK rights, you may need the services of a solicitor. They’re usually high on the list of...
The right to have access to your information
The Freedom of Information Act is very new, and current cases are identifying its meaning. Basically, this Act gives you the right to ask for information from public bodies. You...