‘Know Your Rights’ Mic Check (Call each line – the crowd should repeat each one after you. Call ‘Mic check!’ at the beginning until you …
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So you were arrested for protesting and the authorities have decided to charge you with an offence: what happens next? Being prosecuted can be a …
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Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act This power is for preventing pickets related to workplace strikes from disrupting work. However it …
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If you’re heading out on a protest, take a read of our key messages and download a copy of our latest bustcard. We …
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You do not have to give any personal details during a stop and search. Police stop and search people to gather intelligence and to intimidate.
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This section covers specific issues that transgender people may face if they are arrested. For general advice, please see our guide on being arrested …
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You have the right to have your gender recognised. This guide outlines other key rights and advice for trans people attending protests. Transphobia is rife in …
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From Monday 19th July 2021 the Coronavirus ACT, which had implications for protest, is revoked. There are no longer any restrictions on protests. Some people …
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This briefing deals with the risks to someone’s immigration status if they get into trouble at a demonstration. First, it is important to remember that …
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You do not have to comply with police filming unless you have been arrested for an offence. They have no more rights than you to …
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Here are our Know Your Rights graphics to scroll through and download. …
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The police record a variety of information, or ‘intelligence’ on people attending protests. This information is retained on databases and shared with other police forces, …
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Dealing with injunctions – a protesters’ guide Injunctions are basically a way that companies can buy themselves personalised laws. As such they are complicated and …
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If you’re heading out on a protest, take a read of our key messages and download a copy of our latest bustcard. We …
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Having a basic knowledge of the laws the police most commonly use to disrupt protests can increase your confidence on actions and help you stand …
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Stop and Search Section 1 of PACE. The police have to give reasonable grounds to suspect YOU of carrying articles for use for burglary/theft, stolen …
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Just say no! Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) are police officers sent to gather intelligence and spread unhelpful messages on protests. They are sometimes tasked with …
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The police have specific powers that allow them in some circumstances to stop and search you. These powers are used as an intimidation tactic and …
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Don’t panic! Just remember our key advice: Make “NO COMMENT” to all questions.
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Legal observers are trained volunteers who support the legal rights of activists. They provide basic legal guidance and are independent witnesses of police behaviour at …
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Our phoneline can only answer questions about bail where it regards to a protest context. Please do NOT call us for other questions …
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This page serves as an overview for dealing with requests for fingerprinting from police on the street. This reference was developed by NETPOL. When …
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