Resources
19 Sep 2023
Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when protesting or attending a demonstration. This guide covers planning actions, how to make your protest safe and inclusive and what policies to follow.
19 Sep 2023
In this section, we’ll do our best to answer your questions about protest actions. Please keep in mind that these new legal frameworks and policing powers are very new and as such have not been tested in the courts yet. We’ll continue to update this guidance and the responses to these questions as the use of these laws unfolds.
19 Sep 2023
In Friends of the Earth’s view, the newly expanded police and minister powers are intended to deter people from exercising their right to protest. That, however, does not mean it's now illegal to protest. It means we all must be more careful when planning a protest action or participating in a protest.
19 Sep 2023
This section outlines the laws most commonly impacting on (or allegedly contravened by) protests across England and Wales. Some legislation applies to Northern Ireland under devolved powers. It contains information about protest-related offences, and the maximum sentences that someone can receive if they are convicted.
19 Sep 2023
This guide equips you with information about protest law, police powers and your rights and responsibilities when planning or attending a protest.
28 Sep 2023
We provide a page for every local action group on our website. Here’s how to update the content on your group’s page.
06 Sep 2023
Having persuasive conversations with people in our communities is vital for shifting thinking and moving people to take specific action. This guide will help you to have more effective, engaging conversations.
15 Aug 2023
Young people are key to building a brighter future. Find out how to collaborate with youth activists and how to welcome them into your group.
21 Jul 2023
Running a stall is one of the core activities of any local action group, so get our top tips.
24 Jul 2023
Having a website is important in today's digital world. Find out everything you need to know if your local action group wants to create and manage its own website.