Liberty is taking the Government to court for undermining our democracy by making anti-protest laws it had no power to create.

Posted: 26th February 2024

Coming soon: Liberty is taking the Government to court for undermining our democracy by making anti-protest laws it had no power to create.

Last year, Parliament rejected a Government move to change the definition of “serious disruption” in protest law to mean “more than minor”. Shockingly, the Home Secretary at the time, Suella Braverman, ignored Parliament and changed the law through the back door.

This is undemocratic, unconstitutional and unacceptable. We’re going to court to scrap it.

Show your support for our case and defend democracy. Add your name.

Braverman is no longer at the Home Office, but our fight against her decision continues.

No matter where we’re from, our backgrounds, or who we vote for, most of us want our elected leaders to work within the law and not abuse their powers.

After all, what would society look like if government ministers could simply do whatever they like and override Parliament? Would it be a democracy?

This isn’t a rhetorical question. It is the principle at the heart of this case.

Governments must be accountable to Parliament. And if Parliament rejects something, the Government must not sneak it through by other means.

If you agree, please show your support for our case by signing and sharing our statement.

Thank you for your support – and keep an eye out for more updates on the case.

Best wishes,

Akiko Hart

Director