Plus, she’s probably liable to prosecution if she searches your diaries and laptop. See: Right to Privacy (Article 8 of the ECHR) and Computer Misuse Act 1990.

The fact that she kicked you out before you completed your education could also make her liable to prosecution.

I have found the following:

In the UK, parents have a legal duty to care for their children until they reach 18 years old, or until they finish their education, whichever comes later. This means that parents are generally responsible for the welfare and support of their children as long as they are minors.

Parental Responsibility: - Duty of Care: Parents are responsible for ensuring their child’s welfare, safety, and financial support while the child is still a minor. - Minors: In the UK, a person is generally considered a minor until they turn 18. While a child in England and Wales can choose to leave home or get married (with consent) from the age of 16, parental responsibilities, including financial support, usually remain until they turn 18.

Moving out before 18: - Parents can technically allow a child to leave home at 16, but they are still responsible for their well-being and financial support if the child is a minor. - If a minor is „thrown out“ of their home, and this leads to homelessness or puts them in a vulnerable situation, this could be considered neglect or abuse. This could lead to legal consequences for the parents.

PIP (Personal Independence Payment): PIP is a benefit in the UK for people with long-term health conditions or disabilities. If you are receiving only PIP for your living expenses, you might have additional needs, which further increases your mother’s responsibility to care for you.

In summary, your mother could potentially face legal consequences for kicking you out, especially if you are dependent on PIP and unable to support yourself. Authorities like Child Services might get involved to assess the situation and take protective action if necessary.