The Crime and Policing Bill is currently going through its second reading in the House of Lords.

Earlier this year, thousands of Liberty supporters came together to email their MPs and apply pressure on them to vote against the dangerous proposals in this Bill. Despite our combined efforts, we were disappointed to see that the Crime and Policing Bill was voted through in the House of Commons. We must now re-focus our attentions on the Bill as it progresses through the House of Lords. 

The Labour Government resurrected a Conversative anti-protest plan that intends to strip fundamental rights away from countless people. Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill is threatening to ban face coverings at protests. This would be yet another blow to our right to protest safely. 

Some of us wear face masks to protect ourselves, other demonstrators, or loved ones from infection. Some of us cover our faces for religious reasons. Some of us who speak out against the actions of other States might wear face masks to protect ourselves and our loved ones living in those countries from repercussions. Some of us cover up to protect our privacy. Whatever your reasoning, we should all be allowed to choose how we protect ourselves freely when standing up for our rights.   

But now we want to hear from you. 

Respond to this email and let us know why you wear a face covering at protests. Please share this email with your friends and family so we can hear from as many people as possible. We need your help to show that there are many legitimate reasons that people need to wear face coverings at protests. We all deserve to protest safely.

If you can help with this, please respond to this email. 

Thank you for your support. 

Lyle Barker 

Policy and Campaigns Officer