Welcome to One Life’s Legal section. This includes everything you need to know about the law – whether you’re having problems with a landlord, returning faulty goods, setting up your own business, or charged with a crime.

Highlights...
Can the police stop and search you? If you've been involved in crime, take a look at the advice on being arrested, up in court or labelled as an offender.

Elections
Find out how to have your say. We've got all the info on registering to vote as well as a list of the UK's political parties.