Most modern democracies share a number of similarities to each other. For one, they all profess a respect for the rule of law and the fact that no one is above it or below it. Also, all functioning democracies tend to have a constitution or some sort of guarantee of liberties. This is why it can be important to know your legal rights in a democracy, because there can be quite a few of them guaranteed. Read more [...]

Getting legal advice can be a daunting process, but it doesn't have to be. Everyone is entitled to legal advice of some form and you shouldn't be put off by the prospect of high costs; many governments and local authorities run schemes to help citizens access legal advice regardless of income. Read more [...]