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EXPLAINER: Monitoring & Reporting on Protests

We explain the law relevant for those seeking to monitor or observe the police at protests, and for journalists reporting on protest activity.

Human rights groups raise alarm over new police powers

A coalition of human rights groups has raised concerns about the piloting of Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) which give new stop-and-search powers to police forces.

March 8, 2022

Liberty research shows: 85% say MPs should follow the rules they set

As the government's consultation on overhauling the Human Right Act closes, new research by Liberty shows that most people believe that everyone should follow the same rules and no-one should be above the law.

April 20, 2017

#StopSharing patient information

Today we join Doctors of the World in calling for the Government to #StopSharing patients’ data with the Home Office.

March 14, 2018

Know your rights: police stop and scan technology

Your rights as a trans/non-binary person if you’re arrested

What are your legal protections against transphobic discrimination? Do you have to have a GRC? Why might you need to identify your gender in police custody? Our advice and information hub has you covered

Police drop Hackney-wide sanctions on man after Liberty challenge

EXPLAINER: Palestine Protests

What powers have the police used/could the police use to arrest people protesting about events in Israel and Palestine? Can you lawfully protest about this in the UK? When can the police restrict/ban your protest? When can the police lawfully arrest you? What are your rights if you are arrested? Where can you get legal advice and support?

August 13, 2020

Liberty responds to new police powers to stop and detain people at ports

June 19, 2020

The Government must stop playing fast and loose with disabled people’s lives

The Government didn’t consult disabled people before lockdown and it didn't listen when they spoke out. Now their rights are under threat.

STOP THE POLICING BILL

Liberty responds to release of research into Facial Recognition technology