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Evidence submitted as part of the Education Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care sector in England
In January 2024, Advicenow (formerly Law for Life) supported Roma Support Group’s submission to the Education Committee’s Call for Evidence looking into the children’s social care sector in England and the Government’s Stable Homes, Built on Love strategy. The Education Committee’s inquiry looks...
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Research report - Roma families’ experiences with children’s services
A lack of trust, based on historic discrimination, has damaged the relationship between Roma families and children’s services in England, according to a new report, published today, which calls for a new Government strategy to promote social inclusion. The report, entitled ‘ Come to us in a peaceful...
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Child protection process
The rights of children and families when children's services investigate the safety and care of a child.
Training news
Housing rights course on private renting
This will include understanding your tenancy, evictions, and poor housing conditions. We hope to empower participants to make informed decisions on legal issues and make the most of what options there are. You do not need to know anything about housing law to apply as this introductory course is...
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Marriage and civil partnership discrimination at work
Your rights not to be treated unfairly in the workplace because you are married or in a civil partnership.
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Gender reassignment discrimination at work
Your rights not be treated unfairly in the workplace because you are trans.
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Discrimination at work
Includes information on your rights if you are treated less well than others in the workplace because of your age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. For more information on your rights not to be discriminated against in other settings, for example, in health and social care, shops and education, see Discrimination.
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Weapons and explosives
The laws regarding weapons and ammunition. What counts as a weapon and what are the penalties for carrying or using one?
Information
Negotiating with your workplace
There may be times when you need to negotiate with your employer – perhaps because you want to change your working hours, pay, or where you work from. Maybe you need to negotiate when you take your holiday or extra leave? Or perhaps you want them to deal with an issue in a different way. Check out our tips for how to make sure it goes well.
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Legal procedure
Information about all aspects of taking a case to court, both in the civil and criminal courts.
