Legal system
Dealing with legal issues can be difficult and confusing.
Here we explain how to take your case to court and get legal advice. There is also information on what the police can do and how they should treat you and what rights you have if you're in prison.
Taking legal action
Personal injury
Being sued because of shoplifting or stealing
Young people and the law
Rights of children and young people in criminal and civil proceedings including information on police custody, witnesses and the legal help scheme.





