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