Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM

RESIST FACIAL RECOGNITION NOW

Dear John, Last Friday, the UK’s largest police force announced it will start rolling out dangerous and oppressive facial recognition surveillance technology in the next few weeks. More forces will follow unless we stop it now. Nearly 26,000 people have signed our petition calling for the…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM

URGENT: RESIST FACIAL RECOGNITION

Dear John, The UK’s largest police force is rolling out dangerous and oppressive facial recognition surveillance technology next month. More forces will follow unless we stop it now.  SIGN THE PETITION → The Metropolitan Police announced plans today to track and monitor anyone in the capi…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Stop the criminalisation of Gypsy and Traveller life

Dear John, The Government is considering new police powers that will criminalise Gypsy and Traveller communities and could see them have their homes confiscated. You can stop these plans in their tracks. RESPOND TO THE CONSULTATION → The Government is looking for feedback on proposals to …

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Know your rights: Order our guide

Dear John, The Government plans to block the Human Rights Act from applying to incidents that took place before 2000. This is a threat to all of us.  This dangerously misguided plan would have prevented the Hillsborough families from uncovering the truth and fighting for justice.  And onc…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 12:12 PM

It’s not too late for a resolution

Dear John, We’re halfway through January and many gym memberships will be sitting unused. But it’s not too late to make a resolution and sign up for a membership of another kind.  For 85 years Liberty members have been making the UK a fairer, more equal place for everyone – and we’re not …

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Join Liberty to defend human rights in 2020

Dear John, Happy New Year! If you’re struggling for resolutions, you can’t go wrong becoming a member of Liberty. JOIN LIBERTY → For 85 years Liberty members have been making the UK a fairer, more equal place for everyone – and we’re not stopping in 2020.  Join Liberty today and help us s…

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  Andrew Taylor-Dawson, Liberty · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 2:54 PM

Help shape Liberty

Dear John, Help shape Liberty’s work  As one of the UK’s leading human rights organisations, Liberty’s work is perhaps more important than ever, so it’s vital we’re focusing on the issues that will really change society for the better. This is where you come in.  We’re a membership organi…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Know your rights: Order our guide

Dear John, Today we learned that the Government plans to block the Human Rights Act from applying to incidents that took place before 2000. This is a threat to all of us.  This dangerously misguided plan would have prevented the Hillsborough families from uncovering the truth and fighting…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 11:04 AM

Order our FREE guide to your rights

Dear John, We now have a new Government and very soon they’ll start putting their manifesto pledges into action – which include ‘updating’ the Human Rights Act.  Given the Conservative Party’s recent history of attempting to scrap the Act, editing it can only mean one thing: some rights f…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 12:28 PM

Defend rights with Liberty

Dear John, Thank you for all the support you give to Liberty. Since the General Election, hundreds more people have become Liberty members, joining us in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. We’ve been holding Governments to account since 1934, but we’re now in for the fight of o…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 12:01 PM

We’re ready for the fight of our lives. Join us

Dear John, I imagine you’re still reflecting on the election results and what this means. It’s been exhausting and you probably just want a break and are looking forward to the holidays. For Liberty, this is when our work really begins – and it is more vital than ever. We’ve been holding …

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  Clare Collier, Liberty · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Liberty’s analysis of the GE19 manifestos

Dear John, The General Election is our chance to vote for a better society – so it’s vital we know where the parties stand on important issues. We’ve analysed each of the major parties’ manifestos for you in line with our six key demands of whoever steps into No 10. READ OUR ANALYSIS OF T…

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  Olivia Percival, Liberty · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Help us reach our target

Dear John, Your donation doubled: Help us reach our target  I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated to us through the Big Give Christmas Challenge.  We’ve raised an amazing £30,294, but we need your help to hit our target of £35,000. All funds we raise are supporting …

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  Olivia Percival, Liberty · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Your donation doubled NOW

Dear John, Please donate to the Civil Liberties Trust now through the Big Give Christmas Challenge to have your gift doubled!  Everyone should be able to protect their rights and stand up to power. But brutal cuts to legal aid have created a system where justice is reserved only for those…

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  Pippa Johnson, Liberty · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Next Government must investigate UK war crimes

Dear John, There are less than two weeks to go until the General Election – and far is more at stake than you might realise.  CLAIM YOUR FREE  LIBERTY MANIFESTO → A recent investigation by the Sunday Times and Panorama has exposed an alleged cover-up of British soldiers’ involvement in th…

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  Olivia Percival, Liberty · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Make twice the difference

Dear John, Donate once, make twice the difference Cuts to legal aid have left people all over the country without any form of legal support. Liberty’s legal advice service is a lifeline for anyone unable to find or afford a lawyer. And now every donation you’re able to make towards it dur…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 11:29 AM

Email your General Election candidates

Dear John, With just three weeks to go until polling day, General Election campaigning is well and truly underway. This is our chance to change things for the better. With candidates vying for your vote, it’s vital you challenge them on the some of the most pressing human rights issues fa…

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  Pippa Johnson, Liberty · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Order your FREE Liberty manifesto now

Dear John, With three weeks to go until polling day, the General Election is just around the corner. This is our chance to change things for the better. ORDER YOUR FREE LIBERTY MANIFESTO AND POSTER → In the UK today people are being locked up without release dates, and police are using fa…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 1:14 PM

Protect human rights for everyone

Dear John, Election campaigns are full of promises hoping to entice your all-important vote, so it’s crucial proposals are properly examined so we know exactly what they mean. This week the Conservative Party said it would change the Human Rights Act so it no longer applies to incidents t…

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  Pippa Johnson, Liberty · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 4:09 PM

Stand against criminalising poverty

Dear John, In the first case of its kind, our client Sarah Ward has just been granted permission to take Poole Council to court for its Public Spaces Protection Order which criminalises homelessness.  Councils have the power to create Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) banning activi…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 2:16 PM

FREE Liberty election manifesto

Dear John, Claim your free Liberty election manifesto today.  In five weeks’ time our fundamental rights will be on the ballot paper. There is everything to vote for. Thank you so much for supporting Liberty. We'd love to send you a copy of our manifesto, laying out the change we want to …

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 2:46 PM

This election we need to vote like our rights depend on it

Dear John, This election we need to vote like our rights depend on it.  In six weeks’ time our fundamental rights will be on the ballot paper. There is everything to vote for. Thank you for all the support that you give Liberty. We'd love to send you a copy of our manifesto, laying out th…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Liberty v The Prime Minister in court on Friday

Dear John, This is it – on Friday we’re taking the Prime Minister to court. The law is clear: if MPs haven’t approved a new Brexit deal by Saturday 19 October, the UK Government must ask the European Union for an extension. But the Prime Minister has continually signalled his intention to…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Make sure the Prime Minister obeys the law

Dear John, We’re appealing for your help to ensure the Prime Minister complies with the law. This is an extraordinary sentence to write, but we’re living in extraordinary times. Boris Johnson has stated that he’s willing to ignore an Act of Parliament that requires the Government to eithe…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 2:19 PM

Today's judgment

Dear John, Today’s Supreme Court judgment is a victory for the rule of law. It’s a reminder that in this country no one is above the law and our judges will hold the powerful to account without fear or favour.  Whatever you think about the decision to prorogue Parliament and whatever you …

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Join Liberty to hold the Government to account

Dear John, Defend the rule of law: Join Liberty  Yesterday we launched our legal action to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from flouting the law by refusing to extend the Brexit deadline. This is not about party politics or Brexit. It’s about upholding the rule of law. It requires an…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 1:45 PM

The Prime Minister is not above the law

Dear John, Liberty has held Governments of all colours and persuasions to account since we were founded in 1934. Today, we uphold that tradition as we seek a judicial review to ensure the Prime Minister obeys the law. Over the past week, there’s been confusion and doubt about whether Prim…

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  Sam Grant, Liberty · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Stop criminalising homelessness

Dear John, People across the country are being fined, arrested and prosecuted simply for being homeless – take action now. Police forces across England and Wales are still using the Vagrancy Act to prosecute people for begging and rough sleeping.  This law came into force in 1824 – less t…

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  Clare Collier, Liberty · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM

Events in Parliament

Dear John, We understand – and share – the concern people have expressed over the Prime Minister’s move to prorogue Parliament, and the implications for debate, deliberation and the passage of laws – which are all key features of our democracy. Parliamentary sovereignty is the foundationa…

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  Hannah Couchman · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 11:06 AM

Petition: Ban facial recognition in public spaces

Dear John, Discriminatory facial recognition surveillance technology is being used on our streets and in public places like shopping centres and train stations. It’s time to ban it. Sign the petition now. Facial recognition cameras scan everyone within range to make biometric maps of thei…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

August 5, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Order Liberty's free guide to your rights

Dear John, Boris Johnson is our Prime Minister and he’s chosen his inner circle.  As far as our rights and freedoms are concerned, the appointments make for grim reading. The Prime Minister wants to boost the use of racist stop and search and voted to get rid of the EU Charter of Fundame…

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  Sam Grant, Liberty · [email protected]

August 2, 2019 at 11:07 AM

Stop the criminalisation of poverty

Dear John, People across the country are being fined, arrested and prosecuted simply for being homeless – take action now. Police forces across England and Wales are still using the Vagrancy Act to prosecute people for begging and rough sleeping.  This law came into force in 1824 – less t…

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  Martha Spurrier, Liberty · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 11:07 AM

It’s Boris. It’s time to stand up to power.

Dear John, Well that’s that – Boris Johnson is Prime Minister. It’s time to stand up to power. Join Liberty today. The early signs are not good.  Johnson has made no bones about his intention to increase police use of discriminatory stop and search.  He’s consistently pointed to his time …

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  Liberty · [email protected]

July 3, 2019 at 10:10 PM

Thank you

Thank you for signing up for Liberty email updates. More than 80 years of experience have taught us that there will always be attacks on our civil liberties and threats to our human rights. With your help we can make sure that Liberty is always there to protect a fair, free future for all…

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