Liberty

Facial recognition tech is being used by police forces nationwide—but we know that’s just the beginning of government surveillance plans.

Help us fight back to #ProtectourPrivacy: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/protect-our-privacy

Work with us - Liberty Come and join our team

ONE DAY LEFT TO APPLY

We're hiring a part-time Head of HR

💸 £55,000 (FTE)
⏰ 14-17.5 hours per week
🏢 Hybrid (2 days/fortnight in our Westminster office)
⏳ Deadline: Midnight 19 October
👔 First interview: 3rd November

Apply below:
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/

We must resist the encroaching surveillance culture in the UK and the threats to our rights.

Donate now and help us win this fight. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/protect-ou...

We need to see urgent action from the Government to introduce safeguards to limit how the police can use facial recognition, and to protect all of us from abuse of power as we go about our daily lives.

action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...

Fixed facial recognition cameras have gone live for the first time in Croydon ⚠️

The Gov plan to expand police use of this dangerous tech across the UK, with no laws or safeguards in place to protect us.

I protect the right to protest safely Stop the Government from banning face coverings at protests!

Polling shows that 86% of people believe everyone has the right to voice their opinion and raise awareness of issues.

We should all get to decide how we keep ourselves safe at protests.

Agree? Join our campaign.

action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167409/...

This law is supposed to ‘catch criminals’.

But will actually criminalise innocent people who may wear face coverings for religious, cultural, medical, or privacy reasons.

Such as Muslim women, disabled people, and political dissidents.

The UK Government’s plan to ban face coverings at protests - Liberty The Government wants to give the police powers to ban face coverings at designated demonstrations and arrest protesters for not complying.

BACK IN PARLIAMENT TODAY: The Crime and Policing Bill.

The Lords will soon be voting on plans to ban face coverings at protests.

If passed, police will have the power to create ‘no mask zones’ at designated demos and arrest those who don’t comply.

www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-uk...

Our polling shows 1 in 4 people who support facial recognition would change their minds if it was made permanent in their own area.

It is urgent the Government develops safeguards to protect us all. Join our campaign - action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...

The Home Office have said that they will consider a legal framework to govern the use of facial recognition technology. But this dangerous tech is still being rolled out across the country with no regulation over its use.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Permanent facial recognition cameras are now live in Croydon – with no clear laws and no safeguards to protect our rights.

EXPLAINER: Palestine Solidarity Protests - Liberty What powers have the police used/could the police use to arrest people protesting about Palestine? Can you lawfully protest about this in the UK? When can the police restrict/ban your protest? When…

More information here www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_infor...

IF YOU ARE ARRESTED Before arresting you, the police should explain that you’re being arrested, what offence, and why. If you’re arrested, say “no comment” to all questions and do NOT accept a caution until you have legal advice. Seek advice from a solicitor with expertise in protest law (see below). You have the right to: • Tell someone about your arrest • An interpreter if English isn’t your first language • An appropriate adult if you’re under 18 or a vulnerable person You are not legally required to share your nationality or immigration status when arrested, although police may check this if they suspect you’re not a British citizen. For guidance on the implications of being arrested at a protest, see jcwi.org.uk/immigration-advice-for-protesters SOLICITORS OFFERING FREE 24 HOUR ADVICE: ITN solicitors 020 3909 8100 Hodge Jones & Allen 0844 848 0222 Kellys 01273 674 898 / 0800 387 463 MTC 07956 308 127 Bindmans 020 7305 5638 Commons 020 3865 5403 LEGAL OBSERVERS & OTHER SUPPORT:

DO I HAVE TO ANSWER POLICE QUESTIONS? If you are stopped and questioned by the police, or they talk to you at a protest, you have the right not to respond, unless you are engaging in “anti-social” behaviour (causing, or likely to cause “harassment, alarm or distress”). You shouldn’t provide false information to the police, as this is a criminal offence. You can’t be searched or arrested just because you lawfully refused to answer police questions. DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST? Yes. Your right to protest is protected by the Human Rights Act and can only be lawfully restricted by the police for certain specified purposes (such as preventing crime or disorder) and in a way that is proportionate. For more information and guidance on organising a protest, police powers to restrict or prohibit protests, and your rights if arrested, go to libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice-and-information and select the topic of ‘protest’ or use the QR code below.

PROTESTING THIS WEEKEND?

Know your rights

Save these bust cards, share with others, write phone numbers on your arm, look for legal observers if you need assistance and remember to say "no comment" without a lawyer

Keep yourselves and each other safe

UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests

NEW from Liberty Investigates:

UK universities have offered to monitor students social media accounts for arms companies concerned about campus protests

Full story below

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

How would tougher powers for police affect protests in England and Wales? The home secretary has announced plans to allow officers to consider the impact of repeated demonstrations

Are you worried or confused about the proposed law to restrict 'cumulative protests'?

We've contributed to this article breaking down your protest rights and what this new law could mean

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

⚠️ Introducing new powers to restrict our fundamental right to protest is not the answer

During times of fear people understandably want to see action, but restricting protest further is likely to fuel tensions by taking away legal and safe ways for people to make their voices heard

Donate to Liberty Donate to help us stand up to power.

You can support @libertyhq.bsky.social’s
work to protect the ECHR here

secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/149287/...

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 🚨THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTS US ALL. WE MUST PROTECT IT

Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to change how judges interpret the European Convention on Human Rights – a move that risks weakening everyone’s protections.  

The ECHR has become a convenient scapegoat for challenges around migration and sovereignty.

WE MUST PROTECT IT
youtu.be/Lmad4kujRhQ?...

In times of fear people understandably want action - but restricting protest is likely to fuel tensions by removing legal and safe ways for people to be heard.

Being able to use protest to challenge govts and stand up for what we believe in is central to a healthy democracy. It must be upheld.

Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests The move is not a ban on protests but "about restrictions and conditions", Shabana Mahmood tells the BBC.

Police already have huge powers to restrict protests.

Handing them more would undermine our rights further while failing to keep people safe from violence like the horrific and heartbreaking anti-Semitic attack in Manchester.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Work with us - Liberty Come and join our team

JOIN TEAM LIBERTY 👋

We're #hiring a part-time Head of HR role

💸 £55,000 (FTE)
⏰ 14-17.5 hours per week
🏢 Hybrid (2 days/fortnight in our Westminster office)
⏳ Deadline: Midnight 19 October
👔 First interview: 3rd November

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/

I oppose mandatory digital ID Mandatory digital ID will lead to discrimination and exclusion!

Mandatory digital ID would be a risk to our daily lives

JOIN US in opposing it

action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/178626/...

Image of protesters from the Hillsborough disaster demanding justice. Text: 25 YEARS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

Did you know that for the past 25 years, there's a law that's been quietly defending your rights every day?

That's the Human Rights Act at work

Happy Birthday to the HRA 🎉

Image of Keir Starmer. Text reads: THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTS ALL OF US. Liberty logo.

The Prime Minister just announced plans to change how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted by judges

⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK

So here's a reminder:

We would like to say an enormous thank you to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe @libertyhq.bsky.social & @inquest-org.bsky.social
for speaking on our panel about IPP sentences yesterday at the @UKLabour conference.

Your voices add a huge amount of weight to the campaign for change.

Tech has advanced massively over the last 20 years

But it's also brought a greater risk to our privacy

Gov plans to introduce the #BritCard raise huge concerns about human rights, digital exclusion, and mass surveillance 👇

The uncertainty of my imprisonment could sometimes push me to the brink, something I sincerely believe will resonate very well with the IPP prisoners in Britain.’ Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Please tag your MP & ask them to attend this event
@inquest.bsky.social
@libertyhq.bsky.social

LIBERTY'S POSITION ON DIGITAL ID - Liberty

The Labour govt are planning to introduce digital ID cards 🪪

This raises huge concerns about human rights, digital exclusion, and mass surveillance by the government 👇

www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/digita...

More than 150 lawyers and refugee NGOs report being ‘pressured into silence’ by far-right protesters At least two groups supporting UK asylum seekers have closed their offices after credible threats to their safety

More than 150 UK lawyers and refugee NGOs report being ‘pressured into silence’ by far-right protesters. Organisations including @libertyhq.bsky.social, Greenpeace, @runnymedetrust.bsky.social sign statement in act of solidarity in the face of mounting threats. | www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Based in the South West? Part of a community org fighting racial injustice? Join our free workshop on using the law for change.

📅 Wednesday 5 November 2025

🕙 11am–5:30pm

📍 Gather Round, 15-16 Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8NX

Register here 👉 forms.office.com/e/mQ5pLqMvgh