Legally require ministers to seek and consider advice from relevant human rights experts at the UN Human Rights Office before introducing significant counter-terrorism measures, expanding counter-terrorism powers, or proscribing organisations under UK law.

We believe counter-terrorism powers should protect the public from real threats while respecting human rights, peaceful protest and freedom of expression. We call for stronger safeguards, published human rights assessments, and a legal requirement for ministers to seek and consider UN human rights expert advice before major counter-terrorism decisions are made.