Do I have a claim?
You need to know as soon as possible whether you have a good claim. Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Human Rights Lawyers offer a free telephone or internet advice service to identify whether your case warrants further investigation. We will then discuss with you the best way of funding your claim.
The main aim of the Human rights Act 1998 is to ensure that your human rights are not breached. If you believe that your human rights have been or are being violated the courts can act to ensure that any breach is brought to an end. At times it is possible that the court may make an award of damages as well as declaring that your human rights have been breached, but this is not always the case.
To make a successful claim you must show that it was a public body that caused the breach of your human rights. Examples of public bodies will include government departments, local authorities, courts or tribunals. You have one year from the date on which you believe your human rights were breached to bring your claim. The court does have discretion to disapply the limitation period, but if you do think that your human rights have been breached and it is within one year of the breach it is best that you act swiftly.
Contact one of our human rights/civil liberties solicitors to receive free advice about whether you have a Human Rights Act 1998 case.