Richardvanles
Roofer
Until they come for them.
Remember, never challenge the establishment.
The woman who organised the anti lockdown protests in 2020 - 22 is going to lose her personal bank account tomorrow.
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In the backdrop of a growing dispute regarding the closure of bank accounts for customers holding controversial views, a UK human rights organisation, Save Our Rights UK (SORUK), is struggling with similar issues. Founded by Louise May Creffield in April 2020, SORUK became a non-profit company in November 2020 with the mission to establish real democracy in the UK, preserve human rights and civil liberties, and bring transparency and accountability to society.
However, this relentless pursuit of civil liberties has come at a cost. Following her first court appearance in May 2021, in which she pled not guilty to charges relating to the organisation of protests, Creffield received a notice stating that SORUK's business bank account would be closed. For over two years, the group has struggled to open a new account with any bank, forcing them to resort to using personal bank accounts for transactions.
"The disruption caused by the abrupt closures is staggering," said Louise May Creffield. "This situation not only infringes upon my personal banking capacity but also hampers the operations of our organisation. We are financially stable with minimal outgoings, yet these closures severely impede our ability to carry out our work. Yet, the work we do is vital for ensuring the preservation of human rights and democratic principles in the UK."
This week, another blow was struck when the Co-operative Bank announced it would be closing Creffield's personal account on 6th July, currently being used for SORUK transactions. With no other options available, this underlines a distressing trend of financial discrimination against organisations expressing controversial views.
Among its recent achievements, SORUK has significantly contributed to preserving human rights amidst the rise of emerging technologies. By guiding and supporting thousands of individuals to voice their concerns on consultations about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Digital IDs, the organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping public discourse. Moreover, SORUK has successfully drawn public attention to the now-scrapped Bill of Rights consultation and motivated constituents to lobby their MPs on a variety of urgent issues, such as preserving the use of cash and protecting home education. Yet, despite these victories, the constant struggle with financial institutions threatens to undermine both the group's past successes and its ability to carry out future vital work.
In the midst of these unsettling developments, the question looms large: in a society that values freedom of expression and peaceful protest, should financial institutions hold the power to silence voices they find controversial? The predicament accentuates the pressing need for transparent regulations to safeguard citizens and organisations from whimsical account closures.
With the Chancellor looking into the matter, there's a glimmer of hope. However, Save Our Rights UK calls for more than just superficial promises. We need a commitment to immediate action, urging financial institutions and regulators to devise and implement transparent and equitable procedures that prevent these entities from unjustly restricting the activities of organisations and individuals based on their expressed views. We hope for robust and practicable guidelines that can weather the test of time, not just tokenistic gestures.
Remember, never challenge the establishment.
The woman who organised the anti lockdown protests in 2020 - 22 is going to lose her personal bank account tomorrow.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In the backdrop of a growing dispute regarding the closure of bank accounts for customers holding controversial views, a UK human rights organisation, Save Our Rights UK (SORUK), is struggling with similar issues. Founded by Louise May Creffield in April 2020, SORUK became a non-profit company in November 2020 with the mission to establish real democracy in the UK, preserve human rights and civil liberties, and bring transparency and accountability to society.
However, this relentless pursuit of civil liberties has come at a cost. Following her first court appearance in May 2021, in which she pled not guilty to charges relating to the organisation of protests, Creffield received a notice stating that SORUK's business bank account would be closed. For over two years, the group has struggled to open a new account with any bank, forcing them to resort to using personal bank accounts for transactions.
"The disruption caused by the abrupt closures is staggering," said Louise May Creffield. "This situation not only infringes upon my personal banking capacity but also hampers the operations of our organisation. We are financially stable with minimal outgoings, yet these closures severely impede our ability to carry out our work. Yet, the work we do is vital for ensuring the preservation of human rights and democratic principles in the UK."
This week, another blow was struck when the Co-operative Bank announced it would be closing Creffield's personal account on 6th July, currently being used for SORUK transactions. With no other options available, this underlines a distressing trend of financial discrimination against organisations expressing controversial views.
Among its recent achievements, SORUK has significantly contributed to preserving human rights amidst the rise of emerging technologies. By guiding and supporting thousands of individuals to voice their concerns on consultations about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Digital IDs, the organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping public discourse. Moreover, SORUK has successfully drawn public attention to the now-scrapped Bill of Rights consultation and motivated constituents to lobby their MPs on a variety of urgent issues, such as preserving the use of cash and protecting home education. Yet, despite these victories, the constant struggle with financial institutions threatens to undermine both the group's past successes and its ability to carry out future vital work.
In the midst of these unsettling developments, the question looms large: in a society that values freedom of expression and peaceful protest, should financial institutions hold the power to silence voices they find controversial? The predicament accentuates the pressing need for transparent regulations to safeguard citizens and organisations from whimsical account closures.
With the Chancellor looking into the matter, there's a glimmer of hope. However, Save Our Rights UK calls for more than just superficial promises. We need a commitment to immediate action, urging financial institutions and regulators to devise and implement transparent and equitable procedures that prevent these entities from unjustly restricting the activities of organisations and individuals based on their expressed views. We hope for robust and practicable guidelines that can weather the test of time, not just tokenistic gestures.