Your rights

Everyone has rights. You have the right to get all the information you need so that you can make informed choices about what's right for you. You also need to know when the law will make those choices for you.

Here you can find information about how old you have to be to do certain things, what will happen if you do them anyway, where to turn to for help and where to complain if you aren't treated with the respect you deserve.


 

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  • Confidentiality

    Even if you are under 16 you still have the same rights to confidentiality as anyone else and you should not be treated any differently.More...

  • Contraception

    Anyone can ask for contraception, no matter how old they are. Find out more about your right to contraception here.More...

  • Abuse

    Abuse is always wrong. Find out how to get help here.More...

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