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Children and young people
Your rights if your child goes into care. Children's and young people's rights, for example when their parents divorce.
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Young people and family
Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16.
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Young people and employment
Includes information on compulsory school age and employment rules for children and young people including permitted working hours and specific jobs such as babysitting and bar work.
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Young people - civil rights
Rights of children and young people including information on proof of age, discrimination, personal records, punishment and religion.
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Young people ? health and personal
Rights of children and young people to make health-related decisions for example on abortion, alcohol, smoking and drugs and to receive confidential medical treatment.
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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.
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Living with parents
As you grow up, it's only natural that you won't always see eye to eye with your parents or carers. However, if you're having problems living at home, moving out is not the only option.
From: Shelter
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Mediation for young people
This looks at how mediation can help if you are a young person and you are having problems with your parents.
From: Shelter
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Nightstop schemes
Some parts of the country have special 'Nightstop' schemes for young people aged 16 to 25. These schemes can arrange emergency accommodation for the night with someone who has a spare room. (This applies in England only)
From: Shelter
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Divorce and separation
Your legal position if you are married or in a civil partnership and considering separation or divorce.
Domestic violence, abuse and harassment
Your legal rights if you are suffering any sort of abuse in your home from other members of your family. Find out how to get practical help to protect you and your children.
Living together and your rights if you separate
Your rights if you are living with a partner but are neither married nor in a civil partnership.
Wills and probate
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their affairs and decide what will happen to the things they owned. Find out what the law says about how this should happen.
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