Liberty was founded in 1934, as the National Council for Civil Liberties.
For the best part of a century we have campaigned on an enormous range of issues, from fighting internment and abuse of police power, to protecting free speech, peaceful protest and equal rights for all. What has remained constant is our sense of purpose. Today, as Liberty, we strive to continue the work that the Council began.
Our history
- Have a look at our Liberty timeline for more information about our work over the years
- Read about how we were founded
- Watch this short film about our history: the Fight That Is Never Done
- Find out how we celebrated 75 years of Liberty in 2009
- Browse our list of key Liberty legal cases
Liberty's historical archives are maintained on our behalf by the University of Hull. These archives are open to public, but you will need to contact the Hull History Centre for details of how you can access them.