Your rights and the law
Includes being arrested, police warnings, discrimination and consumer rights.
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Consumer rights and complaints
Consumer protection and rights for goods and services – includes staying safe online and refunds.
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Police and prosecutions
Your rights if you're arrested or charged with a crime, stop and search, police and procurator fiscal warnings, fines and complaints.
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Complain about the press or media
How to make a complaint about an article in the press, or a TV or radio programme.
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Data sharing of personal information
Why organisations may sometimes need to share your personal information.
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Drinking alcohol in public places
Your local council has its own set of rules (byelaws) on where you can and cannot drink in public places.
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Get information from a Scottish public authority (FOI request)
How to send a Freedom of Information request to get information from public authorities.
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Gypsy Travellers
Advice for Gypsy Travellers on access to services, eviction rights and discrimination.
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How to report a possible abuse of your human rights
If you feel your human rights have been abused, there are many ways you can report it.
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License a firearm
Find out how to license a firearm.
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License an air weapon
Anyone who owns or uses an airgun needs to have a licence.
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Sheriff officer powers and your rights
Check what sheriff officers powers are and you rights.
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What are my human rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world simply because they are human.
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