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.
European Legal Support Centre – Complete Legal Support Form.
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.
European Legal Support Centre – Complete Legal Support Form.
If you are facing legal challenges related to university activism, disciplinary proceedings, or legal threats, these organisations provide free legal guidance and support.
European Legal Support Centre – Complete Legal Support Form.
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.
