Undang-undang di United Kingdom

Undang-undang di United Kingdom menetapkan peraturan untuk orang, perniagaan, badan awam dan kerajaan. Negara ini mempunyai tiga sistem perundangan utama, jadi peraturan dan mahkamah yang terpakai boleh bergantung pada sama ada sesuatu perkara berada di bawah England dan Wales (England and Wales), Scotland atau Northern Ireland. Oleh itu, memahami bidang kuasa yang betul merupakan langkah pertama yang penting.

Tip

Mulakan dengan mengenal pasti bahagian United Kingdom yang mempunyai kaitan undang-undang paling rapat dengan masalah itu. Simpan garis masa yang jelas dan salinan setiap dokumen yang berkaitan sebelum menghubungi pihak yang satu lagi atau penasihat. Semak sama ada aduan, rayuan, polisi insurans, kesatuan sekerja atau proses penyelesaian menawarkan laluan yang lebih mudah berbanding mahkamah.

Labor law

Labor law covers contracts, working time, pay, leave and dismissal.

Immigration law

Immigration law in the United Kingdom controls entry, residence, work, study, family migration, protection, settlement, and citizenship. A person's rights depend on their nationality, immigration status, route, and personal circumstances. The system is mainly organised at United Kingdom level rather than separately by each nation.

Right of residence

Criminal law

Criminal law in the United Kingdom defines offences and explains how the police, prosecutors, courts, and defence lawyers deal with suspected crime. England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have distinct criminal justice systems. A person's rights and the names of procedures therefore depend on where the case belongs.

Consumer protection

Consumer protection in the United Kingdom gives people rights when they buy goods, services, or digital content from businesses. It also controls unfair terms, misleading conduct, product safety, and certain selling practices. The available remedy depends on what was bought, what went wrong, and how the purchase was made.

Civil law

Civil law in the United Kingdom deals mainly with rights and disputes between people, businesses, and organisations. It includes contracts, property, debts, personal injury, family issues, and many forms of compensation. England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland use different civil courts, procedures, and some different legal concepts.