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Working parents
Being a working parent is difficult. But there are laws to try and make it easier be a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. This guide explains what they are, and legal agony aunt, Beverly Reid, advises readers' how to use your rights in the real world.
Parental rights, parents rights, parent working, time off
Dealing with discrimination at work – how to use the grievance procedure
We show you how to use your work's grievance procedures to deal with problems at work because you are being discriminated against. It can also be used to help you to deal with other sorts of complaints.
Going to court
Got a legal problem? Thinking of going to court? Our series of guides help you to understand what is involved, the steps you have to take and whether you can solve your problem another way without having to go to court.
You don't have to put up with it!
If you're being discriminated against you don't just have to put up with it. Our guide explains the steps you can take and the organisations that can help you to put an end to unfair treatment.
Introduction to the justice system
www.judiciary.gov.uk/about-the-judiciary/introductio...
Who were the first judges? How did the notion of judicial independence develop? What is the relationship between the judiciary and the government? Includes information about history of the judiciary, traditions of the courts and the Supreme Court for the UK.
Judicial office www.judiciary.gov.uk/
Courts of law
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/legal_syste...
Information on the court system covering the county court, magistrates court, Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, UK Supreme Court, The European Court of Justice and The European Court of Human Rights.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service
www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts
Gives information about HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the courts and tribunals it is responsible for.
Ministry of Justice www.justice.gov.uk/
Court finder
hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/
Information including courts' addresses and facilities, opening hours, contact details, how to get there.
Ministry of Justice www.justice.gov.uk/
County court judgments for debt
https://www.gov.uk/county-court-judgments-ccj-for-de...
Information on what to do if you get a county court judgment saying you owe someone money made against you. Includes information on paying your judgment, what to do if you do not owe the money, and how it may affect your credit status.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Representing yourself in court
www.barcouncil.org.uk/instructing-a-barrister/repres...
A guide for people going to court without a lawyer. Includes general information on how to find free or affordable help with a legal problem; putting your case together and starting and defending a claim, to help you familiarise yourself with how the legal process works. Also includes more detailed information on specific areas of law.
Bar Council www.barcouncil.org.uk
A basic guide to the Court of Protection
courtguides.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/court-of-pro...
This guide is for people who are involved in proceedings in the Court of Protection, or who want to find out if the Court of Protection can help them or someone they know.
Victoria Butler-Cole www.39essex.com/members/profile.php?i...
Court of Appeal
www.justice.gov.uk/courts/rcj-rolls-building/court-o...
The Court of Appeal consists of two divisions. The Civil Division hears appeals from the High Court, County Courts and certain Tribunals. The Criminal Division hears appeals from the Crown Court.
Ministry of Justice www.justice.gov.uk/
The Supreme Court
www.supremecourt.gov.uk/index.html
The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases. It hears appeals in criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.
The Supreme Court www.supremecourt.gov.uk/index.html
Procedure rules
www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules
From this page you can find links to the civil procedure rules, the criminal procedure rules, the family procedure rules and their related practice directions.
Ministry of Justice www.justice.gov.uk/
The Inquest Handbook
inquest.gn.apc.org/website/help-advice/the-inquest-h...
If someone you know has died, or you are helping someone you know deal with a death where an inquest is to be held, The Inquest Handbook will give you information about the inquest procedure and what will happen after a sudden, violent or unnatural death.
INQUEST www.inquest.org.uk/
Young people and the law
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/legal_syste...
Rights of children and young people in criminal and civil proceedings including information on police custody, witnesses and the legal help scheme.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Small claims
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/legal_syste...
Small claims procedure, including information on taking a case through the procedure, appeals and enforcement of court orders.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Court forms and guidance
hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/FormFinder.do
This service provides a list of forms and leaflets that are supplied by Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service to the public.
Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts
What happens when your mortgage lender takes you to court?
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/debt/what_happens_...
Information on what a lender must do before seeking possession, including pre-action protocols, and decisions a court can make. (Applies in England and Wales only)
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Your mortgage lender takes you to court - how to prepare for the court hearing
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/debt/your_mortgage...
Information on what to do before a possession hearing, information to take to court, who can accompany you and what will happen during the hearing.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
I Want To Appeal
www.trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk/site/scripts/docum...
Explains the grounds for appeal against parking penalties issued by Civil Enforcement Authorities in England (outside London) and Wales and against bus lane penalties issued by Civil Enforcement Authorities in England (outside London).
Traffic Penalty Tribunal www.trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk/sit...
The Welsh language
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_world/communicatio...
Information about the Welsh Language Act 1993, translation services, Welsh language education and the right to use Welsh in court.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Jury service
https://www.gov.uk/jury-service/overview
Explains what to do if you have been sent a jury summons and how long jury service usually takes.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
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