Doing things I don’t want to do

  • Everyone has rights – so if you are doing something that affects other people’s rights, you may end up in trouble, even if someone is making you do it
  • If someone is making you do things that are hurting you (rather than other people), your rights, and the law are there to protect you
  • Whether you are doing something that’s breaking the law, or being hurt yourself, the best way to stop it is to tell someone

Although your rights protect you, they won’t stop you getting into trouble if you do something that is wrong. Your rights just make sure that you are treated properly while you are in trouble. If you break a rule or break the law, it doesn’t really matter that someone made you do it. Whoever deals with any punishment that comes out of what has happened might take into account that you were pressured, but – you still did it.

If someone is making you do things that are harmful to you – perhaps forcing you to have sex, or to get married, your rights, and the laws in Wales, are there to protect you.

 

 

 

 

We are very grateful to Irwin Mitchell Solicitors for generously giving their time and expertise to check the content of this section of the website. October 2018.