Editorial Policy

We write for clarity, not legal complexity. Our goal on every page is to explain three things: what the law says, what your rights are, and what you should do. We do not give individual legal advice — we provide general legal information grounded in primary law and authoritative guidance.

We apply the following standards to all content published on this site:

• ✓Every page references the relevant primary legislation — Acts of Parliament and statutory instruments as published on legislation.gov.uk
• ✓Official government guidance (GOV.UK) is used as the primary secondary source for all topics where such guidance exists
• ✓Authoritative secondary sources — Acas (employment), Shelter (housing), Citizens Advice (benefits and debt), DWP (benefits), HMRC (tax), FCA (financial conduct) — are used to confirm interpretation
• ✓Where legislation applies differently across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each page makes this explicit
• ✓Every page identifies the statute or statutes under which the right or obligation being described arises
• ✓Plain-English explanations are cross-checked against the source legislation text to confirm accuracy of summary

We do not rely on law firm marketing content, unverified news articles, comparison sites, or user-generated content as sources. If we cannot confirm a statement against a primary or authoritative secondary source, we do not publish it.

Each piece of content on Know Your Rights UK goes through a defined creation and review process before publication:

Legal information is only useful if it is current. We maintain an internal legislation tracker that lists every statute referenced on this site, together with:

• ✓The full title of the Act or statutory instrument
• ✓Royal Assent date
• ✓Commencement date (the date the Act or specific provisions came into force)
• ✓Last review date — the date we most recently confirmed our content against this legislation
• ✓Scheduled review date — triggered by commencement of pending provisions or budget announcements

When a new Act receives Royal Assent, when a commencement order brings new provisions into force, or when government guidance is substantially revised, we update all affected pages. Our update timescales are:

• ✓Major legislative changes (abolition of a right, new entitlements, significant rate changes) — updated within 48 hours of commencement
• ✓Minor amendments (rate upratings, technical corrections to guidance) — updated within 7 days
• ✓Tribunal and court decisions — reviewed within 14 days of a significant ruling being published

We also carry out a full content audit after every Budget and Autumn Statement, since these events routinely change benefit rates, thresholds, and entitlements.

We apply strict source standards to all content. We only cite and rely on the following categories of source:

We do not rely on the following as sources:

• ✓Law firm marketing content, blogs, or client-facing guides (these are not authoritative and may be incomplete or promotional)
• ✓Newspaper or news website articles (these may be inaccurate or fail to reflect the full legal position)
• ✓Comparison or price-comparison website content
• ✓User-generated content (forums, Reddit, social media)
• ✓AI-generated summaries of legislation (we go to the primary source directly)

Where case law is relevant — for example, tribunal decisions on PIP descriptors or employment discrimination cases — we reference the tribunal or court decision directly, not summaries produced by third parties.

Despite our rigorous process, errors can occur — legislation changes quickly, and the interaction between different Acts and regulations is sometimes complex. We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently.

If we have published inaccurate information, we will:

• ✓Correct the error on the affected page as quickly as possible — within 24 hours for significant errors
• ✓Note the correction on the page where appropriate, including the nature of the change
• ✓Update the page's last-reviewed date to reflect the correction
• ✓Review related pages that may be affected by the same error

If you believe any of our content is wrong or outdated, please contact us at contact@knowyourrightsuk.com with the URL of the page in question and a description of the specific issue. Please include the source you believe we should reference if possible.

We aim to acknowledge all accuracy reports within 24 hours and to resolve substantive issues within 48 hours. We are grateful to users who take the time to flag potential inaccuracies — it makes this resource better for everyone.

The information on this site is general legal information, not legal advice. It describes the law as it applies in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland (as indicated on each page). It does not account for your individual circumstances, the specific facts of your situation, or any agreements or documents you have entered into.

Know Your Rights UK is not a law firm. We are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. Using this site does not create a solicitor-client relationship or any other professional relationship.

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our content, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or applicable to your specific situation. Legal rights and entitlements can vary based on individual facts and circumstances. Always seek professional advice before taking legal action.