The Conservatives' rhetoric and actions against the right to protest concern us all, writes Liberty's interim director Akiko Hart.
Protest
Despite the visit, support for Assange's release remains low in the US. If extradited, he could face a sentence of up to 175 years in prison.
Trudi Warner faces up to two years in prison for contempt of court. Now activists across the country are copying her action in solidarity
"We must stop expanding aviation until the technology exists to provide emission free, low-noise flights.”
Climate campaigners say the right to jury trial faces unprecedented threats – with several activists facing court proceedings for telling jurors of their 'right to acquit' on conscience
"If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo! If it is safe, test it in Paris! If it is safe, store it in Washington! But keep our Pacific nuclear free!"
How the legal system is silencing climate activists fighting for their right to speak up about the crisis
"Trying to spread fear at home, abroad, and travelling in between. Further incentive to fight for the #rights, #freedom, and #democracy that we deserve"
Corporations have found a way to punish people for disagreeing with them. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 29th June 2023 Punishment without trial: this is the latest weapon in the war against dissent. Apparently, it’s not enough for the police to be given powers to shut down any protest they choose. It’s not […]
Thousands of workers face being sacked for not crossing their own picket lines if new Westminster legislation passes