1. Introduction

2. When discrimination can happen

3. What the law says

4. Discrimination at work

5. Harassment at work

6. Discrimination when renting or buying a house or flat

7. Discrimination at school or college

8. Discrimination when buying goods or services

9. What you can do about discrimination

10. Going to an employment tribunal

11. Going to court

12. The Human Rights Act

The Human Rights Act protects against a wide range of discrimination - including many types that are not covered by other discrimination laws. However, you can only use it where an organisation's action or decision breaches one of your rights under this Act, such as the right to ‘respect for private and family life’.

Also, rights under the Human Rights Act can only be claimed against a public authority (for example, the police, a local council or the Benefits Agency), and not a private company. However, courts and tribunals deciding on discrimination cases must take the Human Rights Act into account when they make decisions.

For more information, see the Gurkha Free Legal Advice leaflet 'The Human Rights Act'.

13. Further help

14. About this leaflet

This leaflet is published by the Gurkha Free Legal Advice (LSC). It was written in association with the Commission for Racial Equality.

Leaflet Version: November 2007

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