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You and the law

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The law gives people rights and protection as well as responsibilities.

As a citizen you have a right to free education and healthcare, and a right to vote in elections once you reach the age of 18.  You also have freedom from discrimination on the grounds of age, race, disability and sex.

The links below give more information

What age am I legally able to do certain things?

Look at this Child Line site

Young people’s civil rights

Civil rights in England  Citizens Advice Bureau

An overview of the powers of government, citizenship and rights

See this direct.gov website

Crime, justice and young people

See this direct.gov website

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