Essays
Writing that extends the work of the films.
25 May 2026
19 Apr 2026
16 Mar 2026
Filming History in Real Time
How the meaning of "The Line We Crossed" has evolved over 70 screenings
→ Read on Substack06 Mar 2026
Is anticipatory repression the UK's new normal?
Conspiracy to come up with a reason to arrest anyone they want
→ Read on Substack18 Feb 2026
09 Feb 2026
21 Jan 2026
Theatre of the Absurd
A tale of the plea hearings of the 'Lift The Ban' placard holders
→ Read on Substack10 Dec 2025
24 Nov 2025
Court in a Conundrum
With dissent comes sacrifice, without dissent comes autocracy.
→ Read on Substack31 Oct 2025
A Good Day for Peaceful Protest
This is why jury trial should be protected at all costs
→ Read on Substack29 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025
03 Oct 2025
In Conversation with Jonathon Porritt
Liz and Jonathon discuss their work documenting stories of Just Stop Oil activists, the evolution of Defend Our Juries and the battle to protect our planet and human rights.
→ Listen on Substack09 Sep 2025
09 Jul 2025
But Why Weren't They Allowed to Say That?
A Canadian grapples with the concept that we're not allowed to tell the whole truth in court in the UK
→ Read on Substack03 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to Cause a Public Nuisance
How this and other tricks are being used to suppress our protest rights
→ Read on Substack01 Jul 2025
Touring with 'The Line We Crossed' Gave Me Hope
Reflections on taking my film to The North of England for its release week.
→ Read on Substack20 May 2025
14 Apr 2025
When Civil Disobedience Gets Crushed
What are we at risk of losing in our rush to disapprove of civil disobedience?
→ Read on Substack31 Mar 2025
Did We Reach a New Low or the New Norm When the UK Police Raided a Quaker Meeting House?
Thursday 27th March 2025 was a curious day for UK protest rights
→ Read on Substack17 Mar 2025
How Do We Put the Genie Back in the Bottle?
Reflections on "I Am Gen Z" on its fourth birthday and the day the Online Safety Act comes into force
→ Read on Substack10 Mar 2025
Heroes or pests to be locked away?
Should you get years in prison for caring about our planet?
→ Read on Substack27 Feb 2025
How do you want to be judged?
Keeping the humanity at the heart of our judicial system
→ Read on Substack05 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025
Documentaries to feed the mind
A curated list of some of my favourite documentaries
→ Read on Substack23 Jan 2025
The Line We Crossed
The Silencing and Criminalisation of Environmental Defenders in the UK
→ Read on Substack23 Jan 2025
My Week With Jan 6 Felons
The spell Trump cast over his base of loyal supporters is so powerful that they will vote for him regardless.
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