Category - civil liberties

Re-arrest of "deserter" sparks civil liberties fears

staff writers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:04:29 +0000

Joe Glenton, a British soldier who refused to return to Afghanistan after developing a principled opposition to the war, has been re-arrested and charged with five more offences following his part in an anti-war demonstration.

Free speech and homophobia

Symon Hill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:56:03 +0000

Those who disagree with the allegedly homophobic views of a Norwich resident suspected of a hate incident have spoken up for her right to express them. Her supporters, on the other hand, have generally not issued statements showing such generosity or understanding.

Gay rights campaigners stand up for free speech of opponents

staff writers — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:03:32 +0000

Supporters of gay, lesbian and bisexual people's rights have expressed support for the freedom of those who criticise them, casting doubt on claims by a Christian group who suggested that gay rights activists are trying to stifle free speech.

Muslim groups condemn plans for extremist march

staff writers — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:57:26 +0100

Muslim organisations have condemned a planned demonstration by extremists who are calling for sharia law in Britain. Parts of the media have also come under fire for implying that the extremists are representative of British Muslims generally.

Peaceful protestors charged with impersonating police

staff writers — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:00:25 +0100

The police and the Director of Public Prosecutions are facing strong criticism for bringing charges against peaceful protestors who wore fancy dress at the G20 demonstrations in April. They are accused of impersonating police officers.

Cameron calls for removal of Christian peace activist

staff writers — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:46:32 +0100

Conservative Party leader David Cameron has suggested that a Tory government would forcibly remove the Christian peace activist Brian Haw from Parliament Square.

High Court to rule on civil liberties controversy

staff writers — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:14:04 +0100

Campaigners are today awaiting a High Court ruling on the use of control orders. The court will examine the cases of two individuals who are subject to the orders, key aspects of which were last month declared to be illegal by the law lords.

Black church and community activists continue push against DNA database

staff writers — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:54:17 +0100

Black church and community leaders have launched a new online opinion to gauge public opinion on government plans to retain the DNA of citizens with no criminal record, many of whom are discharged suspects.

Court victory for peaceful protester over police surveillance

staff writers — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:11:06 +0100

A peaceful protester won an important court victory for civil liberties yesterday when police surveillance of him of was ruled unlawful, in a decison that lawyers say will change the way demonstrations and protests are policed.

Christian Aid highlights threats to peaceful protest in Britain

staff writers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:07:25 +0100

Civil liberty concerns about mass arrests over a recent power station protest in the UK have been echoed by Christian Aid director Daleep Mukarji, writing to the Guardian newspaper.