Stop the Snoopers' Charter bouncing back!

Ever wanted to learn how to win the argument about surveillance?

You may have seen Open Right Groups petition against the return of the Snoopers' Charter (https://www.openrightsgroup.org/campaigns/dont-let-the-snoopers-charter-bounce-back).

In early autumn the Government will publish their proposals for a new law that will extend the surveillance powers of the police and GCHQ. MPs will have until January to examine it. We want to get the discussion started now so that we can tell our local MPs what our concerns are.

ORG has produced a special briefing pack on how to lobby your MP about the Snoopers' Charter. Using this, ORG sheffield is running a free workshop where you can learn more about current surveillance laws and how you can win the argument against extending the powers of the police and GCHQ!

Join other Sheffield-based supporters in campaigning for the new legislation to abide by the 6 principles of surveillance as set out in the 'Don't Spy On Us' campaign (https://www.dontspyonus.org.uk/org).

The workshop will give you a chance to practice your arguments so that you feel comfortable going to talk to your MP. Talking face to face with an MP is much more effective than emailing them; MPs recognise that if a constituent comes to see them in person, they really care about an issue.

Hear about ORG's main concerns about surveillance and discuss your own. We'll talk through the arguments you can use to put your points across. We'll also put you in touch with other people in the same constituency so that you can go and speak to your MP together.

The Schedule is TBC but the event will end by 9pm.

Any questions? Contact the organiser team through Meetup or email: sheffield@openrightsgroup.org

See you there!

Mark

ORG Sheffield Organiser

What is ORG Sheffield? ORG Sheffield is one of the Open Rights Group's local groups. Read more about us and what we've done recently on our website (https://sheffield.openrightsgroup.org).