Watch: Disabled People’s Protest Rights Webinar

Watch this 90 minute webinar explaining disability and protests rights.

It brings together key information from Liberty and Disability Rights UK’s joint resource on Disabled people’s protest rights.

You can watch a recording of the webinar on our YouTube channel here:

You can also access:

• Video on zoom with BSL, time-stamped transcript and edited captions. Click the globe icon on the bottom right of the video to view the BSL interpreters.
• PowerPoint of slides
• Transcript of webinar with timestamps (word document)
• pdf summary and bust cards

In this 90 minute webinar, we brought together key information from these resources, like:

• the legal framework of our basic human rights to protest
• updates to protest law
• our rights not to be discriminated against for being Disabled or having a disability
• information on reasonable adjustments during a protest and when interacting with the police
• practical tips on going to a protest
  ways to make protests more accessible and inclusive

Who is this for? Everyone!

No legal knowledge or experience protesting is needed. Whether you are a disabled person, an ally, an activist, or simply curious about the topic, this event is for you. Knowing our rights helps us make informed decisions, and advocate for ourselves and others.

Disclaimer: the information on the pages and in the webinar is for general information only, for England and Wales. It was correct as of 17 October 2023. It’s not intended to be used as legal advice. For information on how to get legal advice, please see our page here.

Want more information?

See our articles on protest, on disability rights, and on your rights with the police.

Information in Easy Read coming soon.