Legal information for children and young people

Lawstuff provides children and young people with information about their legal rights and what actions they can take.

Please be aware that the information on this website is strictly applicable to England.

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This section is about the different types of abuse and bullying. It looks at cyber bullying, smacking and other forms of abuse, and where you can go for help.

If you need further advice on ‘Abuse and bullying,’ please get in touch with us using our contact form.

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This section looks at what age you can do certain things in England. At what age can you buy alcohol, drive a car or have a piercing? You can find the answer to these and many more questions in this section.

You can view a scrolling timeline of what you can do at each age, or you can choose a category button below

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This section is about the services provided to children & families aimed at keeping you safe.

If you need further advice on ‘Children’s services,’ please get in touch with us using our contact form.

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This section is about your education and going to school. It looks at steps that can be taken if you are being bullied, need extra help at school, or if you have been excluded.

If you need further advice on ‘Education,’ please get in touch with us using our contact form.

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This is a collection of all the words that we thought might be new to you.

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This section is about family relationships and things that happen at home. It looks at what happens if your parents separate and cannot agree on decisions about you such as where you live and who you spend time with.

If you need further advice on ‘Home and family,’ please get in touch with us using our contact form.

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This section is about your rights as a child. It looks at your right to get a lawyer, to get married or change your name, as well as the broader idea of human rights which apply to us all.

If you need further advice on ‘My rights,’ please get in touch with us using our contact form.

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This section is for children who have come to the UK from a different country. It looks at immigration status, education and the support or benefits you can get.

If you need further advice on ‘Not from the UK,’ please visit our signposting page for a list of organisations that provide support in this area.

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This part is all about being safe online. It deals with online pornography, how to clear your browser history, keeping your passwords safe, and how to deal with cyber bullying.

If you need further advice on ‘Online safety,’ please visit our signposting page for a list of organisations that provide support in this area.

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This section is about law enforcement. It looks at what the police are allowed to do, what to do if you are a victim of a crime or accused of a crime and what can happen to you if you break the law.

If you need further advice on ‘Police and the Law,’ please visit our signposting page for a list of organisations that provide support in this area.

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This section is about your sexual, physical and mental health. It looks at the age of consent to sex, sexting as well as information on legal highs and medical treatment.

If you need further advice on ‘Sex, health and drugs,’ please visit our signposting page for a list of organisations that provide support in this area.

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This section is about the adult professionals that you may come across whilst growing up. It tells you about the people who work in the courts, the police station, children’s services and your school.

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The Child Law Advice Service provides legal advice to parents, carers and professionals.

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Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children and young people - now and forever.
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