| Author (Corporate) | National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux |
|---|---|
| Publisher | National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux |
| Publication Date | 2016 |
| Content Type | Key Source, Overview |
|
Citizens Advice is an operating name of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux in the United Kingdom Citizens Advice aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. They provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. They value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. In terms of EU's related information their website provides advice on the following topics (as in 2016): + The European Union - Lists the members of the European Union, describes how UK law is affected by EU law and gives details of organisations which can give further help. + European organisations that help with consumer complaints - European organisations that help with consumer complaints about goods bought in Europe. + Credit Union loans - Information about credit unions, how credit union loans work and how to find a local provider + Saving with a credit union - Information on who can save with a credit union, the advantages of saving with a credit union and different types of saving account offered by credit unions + Other rights protected under the Human Rights Act + You are an EEA national with a permanent right to reside in the UK - What right to reside is and how an EEA national can get this right. + EEA nationals - claiming benefits as a family member - Rights of a family member of an EEA national and the habitual residence test. + Courts of law - Information on the court system covering the county court, magistrates court, Crown Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. + EEA nationals - claiming benefits while in work or self-employed - Rights of an EEA national in work or self-employed to claim benefits and the habitual residence test. + EEA nationals - claiming benefits as a jobseeker - Rights of an EEA national looking for work and the habitual residence test. + Buying from an overseas seller in Europe - Consumer rights you may have if you bought goods or services from a country within Europe and what you can do if something goes wrong with what you’ve bought. + EEA nationals - claiming benefits as a student - Rights of an EEA student and the habitual residence test. + The Human Rights Act 1998 - Explains what the Human Rights Act 1998 is and how it protects the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. + EEA nationals - claiming benefits as a former worker - + What are human rights? - Explains what human rights are and how they are protected by law. Also lists organisations offer further information. + You're involved in a road accident abroad - What you should do if you’re involved in a road accident while travelling abroad. How to use an ombudsman - How to use an ombudsman to investigate a complaint about maladministration in public and private sector organisations. + What help can I get with a problem at work - Information on sources of help to deal with problems in the workplace, including trade unions, legal help, advice agencies and other organizations. + What to do if there's a problem at work - Information on how to solve problems with employers or work colleagues. Covers different approaches to the problem and getting advice. + Benefits |
|
| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ |
| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
