Human rights law protects everyone – but many people don’t know what their rights are or how to use them. With threats to the Human Rights Act, alongside reductions in services for marginalised people and cuts to legal aid for family, immigration, housing and employment cases, demand for free legal advice has never been greater. Additionally, the coronavirus crisis has further highlighted inequalities in society and the importance of free, independent and accessible legal advice.

Liberty’s A&I service is one of the only services delivering free legal advice on human rights issues in the UK. As well as supporting individuals through the advice line and written advice service, the team assist frontline organisations and community groups to protect the rights of their beneficiaries through providing practical resources and training. Helping people to have a greater understanding of human rights law empowers them to defend their rights and those of their communities.