What is race discrimination? Race discrimination is when you are treated unfairly because of your race, or because of the race of someone you are connected with, such as your partner. ‘Race’ includes colour, nationality, citizenship and ethnic or national origins. If...
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination. These rights cover most areas including: employment education dealing with the police The Equality Act 2010 and the United Nations (UN) Convention on disability rights help to enforce, protect...
There are many ways that you can deal with crime or community safety issues. This section explains some of these, giving contact details of those who can help. In an emergency always dial 999. To report non-emergency crimes dial 101. You should call 101 to report...
Information and advice on relationship counselling, separation and divorce. Deciding what to do when you separate: When you separate from your partner, there are things you’ll need to work out. The partner you’re separating from could be your husband, wife or...
This section contains information on a range of family problems along with details of organisations that may be able to offer you advice. Family Support Many families go through difficult times and can benefit from the support of a third party. This support can take...
Domestic abuse is behaviour from a family member, partner or ex-partner that: is controlling, coercive, threatening, violent or abusive happens between people aged over 16 Domestic violence and abuse can happen to men or women. It includes the following types of...
