Everyday legal skills: signing contracts, resolving conflict, voting, and more explained.

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Age Based Rights

Basic Rights

Discover your rights and responsibilities at each age in British Columbia—from school attendance at age 5 to voting at 18 and beyond. This guide helps youth understand legal milestones and protections.

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Steps to building legal capability

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When you understand the law and know how to handle legal issues, you can make better decisions, avoid trouble, and resolve problems more easily.

Learn how to handle legal issues in British Columbia with confidence. This guide outlines six practical steps—from recognizing potential problems to resolving them—so you can make informed decisions and protect your rights.

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How do I know I have a legal issue?

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Legal Rights For Youth - Identifying Legal Issues

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A legal issue is a question or problem that is answered or resolved by the law. Legal issues are simpler, cheaper and less stressful when dealt with early.

Not sure if you have a legal issue? This guide helps youth in British Columbia identify potential legal problems by asking five key questions—so you can get the right help early.

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Which part of the government deals with what?

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Legal Rights For Youth - Levels of Government

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Knowing which level of government does what shows you how decisions are made that affect you, so you can get involved and have a say in what happens.

Not sure which level of government handles what in British Columbia? This youth-friendly guide explains what the federal, provincial, municipal (and Indigenous self-government) levels do — so you know who to contact for what.

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Can I sue or be sued if I’m under 19?

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If under 19, you cannot start or defend a lawsuit on your own.

In British Columbia, if you're under 19, you can be sued or start a lawsuit but you’ll need an adult to act as your litigation guardian. Learn how this works and what to do if you're sued.

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How can I find reliable legal info

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Legal Rights For Youth - Finding Reliable Legal Information

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Laws can be complex and different depending on where you are, so getting info from the right source helps avoid confusion.

Unsure where to find trustworthy legal information in British Columbia? This guide helps youth identify reliable sources—like government websites, legal nonprofits, and expert-reviewed materials—to get accurate, up-to-date information.

Consent to sexual activity with partners close in age

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Consent to sex with partners close in age

Age 14 and 15: You can consent to sexual activity with someone no more than 5 years older as long as the older person is not in a position of authority or trust and there is no exploitation or dependency.

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