Civil Liberties Action · Manchester
Civil Liberties Action is being built around focused campaigning in two areas: democracy & civil liberties, and drug policy & addiction. We publish the work so supporters can see what is being done, what is changing and what still needs to happen.
Active campaigns
CLA intends to run one clearly defined active campaign at a time in each area rather than operate as a broad political platform.
Campaign 01
Democracy & civil liberties
Investigate, contextualise and publish credible evidence about influential far-right actors, organisations and support networks, including rhetoric, methods, funding, reach and political influence.
Read Campaign 01Campaign 02
Drug policy & addiction
Campaign for addiction to be considered under the ordinary Equality Act disability test rather than excluded categorically, beginning with the practical consequences in employment.
Read Campaign 02Campaign artwork
Oppose racism. Challenge hate. Defend civil liberties.
What makes this different
CLA is organised around defined pieces of work rather than a position on every political question.
Research, lobbying, publications and progress updates are intended to make activity visible rather than ask supporters to rely on slogans.
Public claims should be sourced, contextualised and separated clearly from proposals, analysis and unresolved questions.
The aim is to show what future income is for and what work it enables, including through campaign merchandise.
Our work
The Our work section will separate activity from evidence of impact, so visitors can see what CLA has actually done and what remains in development.
Support the work
CLA merchandise is being developed as one way to support campaign work. Direct donations are not open yet; the receiving organisation and funding terms will be published before that changes.
Policy input
Researchers, practitioners, organisations, public officials and people directly affected can contribute evidence or challenge a proposal without having to agree with every part of CLA's work.
