NUS is an organisation that campaigns nationally on issues that affect you, however we also believe that it is really important that you have the ability, skills and knowledge to run campaigns on your campus and in your city.

We also believe that peaceful protest has played a major role in bringing about important social and political changes.

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve joined together with Liberty, one of the UK’s leading human rights organisations, to put together some information for you on protest and your rights.

This short document should tell you all your need to know about organising marches and demonstrations, as well as your legal rights and information about police powers and tactics.

Download the English version of the briefing.

Download the Welsh version of the briefing.

We’ll be officially launching the guidance at Student Activism 2011, an NUS event that is open to all students, where there will be a panel debate on the right to protest with representatives from Liberty, Defend the Right to Protest, UK Uncut and others. So make sure you don’t miss out!

Student Activism 2011 will be taking place at Goldsmiths in New Cross, London, THIS Saturday 19th November, 10am - 5pm, Student Activism 2011 is a not-to-be-missed date in any student activist's calendar. It would be great if you could join us.

You can find out more information about Liberty, about how they are publicising this briefing or follow them on Twitter (@libertyHQ)

Dannie Grufferty, NUS VP Society and Citizenship