Civil Resources
Civil Claims against the Police and Public Authorities
Some of the legislation
- Police (Complaints and Conduct) Act 2012
- Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders 2012
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
- Police Complaints and Misconduct Regulations 2004 (original text only)
- Police Reform Act 2002
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Useful links
- Bhatt Murphy’s Police Misconduct pages
- Association of Chief Police Officers
- Liberty Police Complaints Guidance
- INQUEST
- Independent Police Complaints Commission
- UK Police Services Portal
- United Friends and Family campaign (bringing together families of those who have died in police custody)
- Police Reform Unit
Discrimination
Some of the legislation
- Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013
- Equality Act 2010
- Equality Act 2006
- Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
- Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (original text)
- Disability Discrimination Act 2005
- Gender Recognition Act 2004
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 (original text)
- Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 (original text)
- Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002
- Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Race Relations Act 1976
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Useful links
- Equality & Human Rights Commission
- Disability and the Equality Act 2010 Guidance
- European Anti-Discrimination Law Review news, analysis and information on the implementation of anti-discrimination law and policy in all EU member states
- Department for Work & Pensions Disability Unit
- Discrimination Law Association
- Discrimination law and rights in the UK
- CAB Discrimination Guides & Factsheets
- DWP Age Positive Guides
- Government Equalities Office
- Stonewall: Equality for Lesbians, Gay men and Bisexuals
Education
Some of the recent legislation
- Education Act 2011
- Academies Act 2010
- Education Act 2002
- Education (Pupil Exclusions and Appeals) (Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2002
- SEN Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001
- School Standards and Framework Act 1998
- Education Act 1996
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Part IV
- Children Act 1989 s. 22(3)
Useful Links
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Forms (HM Courts & Tribunals Service)
- Special Educational Needs Rules and Legislation
- SEN Code of Practice 2001
- School Admissions Code and Appeals Code
- School Exclusions Guidance
- Independent Parental Special Educational Advice (IPSEA) – good collection of downloadable resources on educational assessments and statements.
- Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
- National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
- Kids Company – charity helping inner city children with educational issues
- Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education (CSIE)
Employment
Some of the recent legislation
- Employment Act 2008
- Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (original text only)
- Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (original text only)
- Work and Families Act 2006
- Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (original text only)
- Employment Relations Act 2004
- The Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 (original text only)
- The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 (original text only)
- Employment Act 2002
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998
- Working Time Regulations 1998 (original text only)
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Race Relations Act 1976
Useful links
- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration
- British employment law & guidance (includes free twice weekly updater service)
- Equality & Human Rights Commission
- Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT judgments)
- Employment Tribunals Guidance
- European Industrial Relations Observatory Online
- Struck out: Why Employment Tribunals fail workers and what can be done (2012) by David Renton
Inquests and Coroners
Some of the legislation
- Coroners and Justice Act 2009
- Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2005
- Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2004
- Access to Justice Act 1999
- Coroners Act 1988
- Coroners Rules 1984
Useful links
- Coroner Service Guidance (Ministry of Justice)
- Guides to Coroner Investigations and Services (gov.uk)
- Inquest
- Coroners Division (Guide to Coroners and Inquests)
Planning
Some of the primary legislation
- Planning and Energy Act 2008
- Planning Act 2008
- Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
- Party Wall etc. Act 1996
- Planning and Compensation Act 1991
- The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990
- Planning (Consequential Provisions Act) 1990
- Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (original text only)
- Housing Act 1985
- Building Act 1984
Useful links
- National Planning Policy Framework (Nov 2012)
- UK Government’s Planning and Building Regulations Resource (Planning Portal)
- The Planning Inspectorate
- Protected Species and the Planning System
- Town and Country Planning Association
- Campaign to Protect Rural England Planning site
- UK Planning Policy and Legislation: access to the chief planning legislation produced by the Government as well as other planning related documents, reports and statistics
- Planning Portal: Planning Circulars archive
- UK Planning Policy, Guidance & Advice (DCLG)
- The Environment Agency
- Planning Officers Society
Prison Law
Some of the legislation
Useful links