It’s important to know your rights and responsibilities, as well as the rules and laws that relate to you and other people in the community. It can help you recognise when you’re being treated unfairly, as well as understanding how to treat others, and how to express your views.
This part of the Connexions website provides information on some of the legal issues that may affect you. You’ll also learn more about some of the topics we cover in this section, such as citizenship, in PHSE classes at school.
Everyone should have the same opportunities. That’s the law. The Race Relations Act makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin.
In July 2005 the Government published Youth Matters, which outlines the services that teenagers can expect.
As more and more people shop over the internet, there are more and more cases of identity theft.
You’re still a couple of years away from being able to vote in a General Election to decide who should run the country. But you can probably take part in democracy closer to home.
Although you can legally work part time, money may still be tight.
