We believe that legal knowledge is power. This page provides:
MLF’s Legal Briefings & Reports – Our research, policy analysis, and strategic briefings on key civil liberties and human rights issues.
Know Your Rights – Practical legal guides, helplines, and external resources for individuals facing discrimination, legal challenges, or activism-related risks.
Our goal is to empower individuals with legal knowledge while driving systemic change through legal advocacy and research.
SECTION 1: OUR RESEARCH & POLICY WORK
MLF conducts legal research, strategic policy analysis, and advocacy reports on key civil liberties and human rights issues. These briefings are designed to:
Inform legal practitioners, policymakers, and activists about critical legal challenges.
Support litigation efforts by providing evidence-based legal arguments.
Educate the public on emerging legal threats to freedom of speech, discrimination, and policing policies.
Latest Reports & Briefings:
King’s Speech Briefing (Published: 2024).
More coming soon.
We regularly publish reports and briefings that support legal challenges and provide insights into key legal issues affecting civil liberties.
SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (PRACTICAL LEGAL SUPPORT)
Advocating for Palestine: Know Your Rights. If you are participating in pro-Palestinian protests, demonstrations, or advocacy efforts, these resources provide guidance on your legal rights, protections, and best practices:
Green and Black – Know Your Rights guide for those attending protests and demonstrations.
Liberty – General guide on protest rights and the law in England and Wales.
CAGE – Know Your Rights guide for protest attendees and a resource on Palestinian activism in schools.
Maslaha – Advocacy toolkit for families supporting Palestinian rights.
Islamophobia Response Unit – Know Your Rights guide for healthcare workers advocating for Palestine.
STUDENT PROTESTERS AT UNIVERSITY: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
University students engaging in protests, activism, or advocacy work should be aware of their legal rights when facing disciplinary actions, restrictions, or retaliation:
European Legal Support Centre & Liberty – Know Your Rights guide covering student protest rights, university regulations, and police engagement.
CAGE – Know Your Rights guide for students involved in pro-Palestinian encampments.
If you are facing legal challenges related to university activism, disciplinary proceedings, or legal threats, these organisations provide free legal guidance and support.
STUDENT PROTESTERS AT UNIVERSITY: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Certain counter-terrorism laws and surveillance measures disproportionately impact activists, students, and minority communities. If you are affected by counter-terrorism legislation, the following resources may be useful:
CAGE International – Know Your Rights guide for handling counter-terrorism encounters, including:
Dealing with PREVENT referrals.
What to do if arrested under terrorism legislation.
Police raids and home searches.
How to handle MI5 harassment or doorstepping.
For legal advice on counter-terrorism laws, contact:
Online Incident Report Form – Fill out an incident report form for legal assistance - Complete Incident Report Form.
If you are facing workplace discrimination, legal challenges related to activism, or unjust policies, we encourage you to reach out for legal advice and support.
