“We are bombarded with a variable menu of national anniversaries, commemorations, exhortations to be proud of Britain. But I find it harder to think of anything more worthy of celebration than the fact that since 1934, in spite of whatever else, somewhere in our country, the struggle to maintain civil liberties has been kept alive. Congratulations to Liberty on 75 years!”

“I am very pleased to say Happy 75th Birthday to Liberty. Over the years the organisation has done some ground-breaking work in the field of civil liberties and human rights. Liberty have been crucial in putting civil liberties issues on the news agenda and at the front of politicians’ minds. I was lucky to work for Liberty back when it was the National Council for Civil Liberties and I look forward to seeing their important work continue.”

“Happy Birthday Liberty, 75 years of protecting all of us from the hideous ravages of oppression and indignity. Thank you. My birthday wish for Liberty is that every one of you finds yourself out of a job soon because there's not enough to do.”

“With very best wishes on Liberty’s three-quarter century, and congratulations and thanks for its pioneering work in supporting human rights and protecting freedoms."

“Warmest birthday wishes to Liberty, long may your work continue. Liberty is a vital organization in our society. Protecting human rights is what makes us human beings!”

“Happy birthday, Liberty. I toast every one of your 75 years and fervently wish that before you reach your century civil liberties and human rights will be lower on our planets agenda than it is today.”

"Liberty was born in the fight against fascism and, 75 years on, provided a unique and principled voice against the 'war on terror.' Through all these years Liberty has stayed true to its founding principles whilst embracing the human rights principles that have become the 'lingua franca' of modern liberty struggles throughout the world."

“After 75 distinguished years, Liberty is in the vanguard of a grand coalition protecting our rights. Happy Birthday!”

“Liberty was created at a time of great pressure on the rights and freedoms of British people, and it has done a sterling job of defending those rights over 75 years. Today, we still find many threats to our freedom, and Britain needs Liberty to be as robust as they were in 1934.”

“Almost daily, in this country, there are incidents requiring the involvement of Liberty; their work in fighting injustice, upholding principle, censorship and any other causes. The misuse of police powers is a cause of great interest to Liberty and their work will need all our support if, as reported, the Home Secretary proposes to make further huge inroads into our privacy by keeping track of all our calls, texts, e-mails and internet use. If such legislation were to succeed we would, indeed, be a police state.”

“All best wishes to Liberty – never more effective than now, sadly, because never more needed”

“75 years of guarding our hard fought for freedoms. Happy 75th Birthday Liberty, may you continue to be our social conscience and critical friend; remaining consistent, loyal and honest to your guiding principles.”