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Friends of the Earth is the UK's biggest grassroots network dedicated to protecting people and planet.

Boycott rights under threat

The "Anti-Boycott" Bill is currently being debated in the House of Lords. It poses a serious threat, as it could restrict the rights of public bodies to take climate action such as fossil fuel divestment.

Find out how this new law would hinder environmental campaigning, and why the right to boycott and divest must be protected for people and planet.

What's the “Anti-Boycott” Bill?
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What we've achieved

From our campaigners and lawyers to local groups and supporters, we push for change on causes that matter to you, like:

  • Working with groups to protect local areas and make them more climate friendly.
  • Taking government to court over projects that harm our environment.
  • Fighting for environmental and social justice globally.
See what we've achieved
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Your questions answered

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Which environmental protections are under threat?
Our rivers and seas are full of sewage but instead of cleaning them up, the UK government want to unravel the rules that protect the environment. If we want safeguard people and nature, we need to keep these legal protections in place. Find out what’s at risk.
Which environmental protections are under threat?
Our rivers and seas are full of sewage but instead of cleaning them up, the UK government want to unravel the rules that protect the environment. If we want safeguard people and nature, we need to keep these legal protections in place. Find out what’s at risk.

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