Common cases
- Discrimination in employment, education, housing and services because of a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
- Claims against the police for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment or misconduct.
- Judicial review of decisions by councils, government departments and other public bodies.
- Inquests and claims involving deaths in custody.
- Data protection and privacy claims.
Time limits
Judicial review claims must be brought promptly, and in any event within three months. Discrimination claims in the county court generally have a six-month time limit, and employment claims three months less one day. Seek advice as soon as possible.
Questions to ask a discrimination & human rights solicitor
- What deadlines apply to my claim, including any notice of claim against a public body?
- What evidence should I preserve now, such as videos, messages or medical records?
- Do you take cases like mine on contingency?
- Is a complaint to an agency required before I can sue?
Frequently asked questions
What are the protected characteristics?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
What is judicial review?
It is a court process for challenging whether a public body made a decision lawfully, fairly and rationally. It does not re-decide the merits.