Legal & Human Rights

See also Employment

International

United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

UK

You may be able to access legal help via your home insurance if you have this included in your cover. It may be worth including this when you renew your insurance as it can provide access to legal help eg in employment.

Equality Act 2010

Equality Advice and Support Service (EASS) – helpline advising individuals on issues relating to human rights

Scotland

Children’s Rights in Scotland

Legal Aid

Autistic people’s right to an appropriate adult if brought into custody in Scotland

University of Strathclyde Legal Clinic – free help with Employment, Housing issues (e.g. private rented tenancy disputes), Consumer issues, issues regarding Scottish Social Services Council fitness to practice. For people in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.