The experts at our human rights law firm in London assist individuals who need legal representation and advisory services concerning their fundamental rights and freedoms.
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What human rights are protected by law in the UK?
The Human Rights Act 1998 is the main law that offers protection to fundamental rights. Our lawyers in England list the rights for which you enjoy protection under this Act:
- to life;
- to privacy and family life;
- personal liberty;
- not to be tortured/ treated inhumanely;
- fair trial;
- religious freedom;
- Other rights, such as that to enjoy freedom of expression, non-discrimination, or the right to education and the protection of property.
Do all UK residents benefit from human rights protection?
Yes. You have the same level of protection irrespective of your nationality or citizenship.
What services does a human rights law firm provide?
If you believe that one of your fundamental human rights has been violated, you can reach out to our lawyer in London for:
- Court representation: if your case is brought to court (for example, for discrimination), one of our solicitors will act as your representative;
- Compensation claims: even if your case is not brought in front of a court, our team can help you claim compensation (for example, if you were wrongfully detained by the immigration authorities);
- Support for immigration and asylum cases: we can assist immigrants and refugees in detention cases and act on their behalf to fight a deportation order;
- Advisory and compliance solutions: our team is also able to assist businesses in the UK to remain compliant with local laws and the United Nations principles concerning human rights.
How can a human rights lawyer from your team help me?
Our law firm offers a wide range of solutions for individuals, NGOs, and other legal entities that may require special assistance when dealing with a violation of human rights.
We can assist with:
- Immigration and deportation matters: if you receive an order for removal from the UK and your rights to private and family life have been violated;
- Police misconduct: in those cases in which the authorities failed to protect an individual from harm;
- Unlawful detention: in the case of individuals who require legal protection when they have been arrested and detained without a legal basis;
- Unfair trial: legal representation for cases involving failure to follow due process under national law;
- Protest and free-speech violations: our team can help you if your right to free speech has been violated;
- Other cases, such as those involving discrimination, improper treatment in prisons, inquests into the death of a loved one, and more.
Our lawyer in the UK can provide adequate advice on the most suitable way to handle your case. In some cases, a preferred course of action might be to start with an informal complaint, followed by a formal one.
When should I reach out to a human rights lawyer?
As soon as possible once you have determined that your fundamental rights have been violated.
This is important because you must take your case to court within no more than one year after the date of the alleged violation. The court allows for such cases to be brought after the one-year time limit only if it considers this equitable.
Contact us for more information about our legal services and how our team can help ensure that your basic rights are protected and observed in the UK.
