THE ENGLISH RIGHT TO ROAM?
This should be right for all within the constraints of practicality, but of course there in lies the argument as to what is reasonable and practical.
I know where the power lies and where and when the freedom to walk unhindered is in the power of only a few.
Guy Shrubsole’s book, Who Owns England? And Nick Hayes, his writing, The Book of Trespass will allow the reader to make a judgment that could challenge the status quo. Both books sit on the corner of my desk as a reminder of how restricted we are.
MPs to debate 'Don't criminalise trespass' petition on 19th April
Last year over 134,000 people signed our 'Don't criminalise trespass' petition calling on the Government to drop their plans to do so. Now, at long last - and after repeated delays - MPs will debate the petition on Mon 19th April, 4.30pm. To speak, MPs have to register with the Speaker by Friday 16th April.
Many of you have already contacted your MPs about this the last time the debate was scheduled, before being postponed by Covid restrictions – huge thanks for everything you've already done to help on this.
But now is the last push - can you urge your MP to attend the debate and make your concerns known? Particularly if you know them to be sympathetic to this issue.
To make things easy, we've drafted an email below that you could send to your MP. Feel free to copy and paste it, or adapt it. You can check who your MP is and get their email address here.
And please also watch and retweet our new short film about the Government's plans to criminalise trespass - and why it's vital that everyone affected by the Policing Bill stays united in opposing it.
Thanks again and all the best
Guy and Nick x
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