Plan to Restrict Jury Trials, a Direct Violation of Human Rights

David Lammy’s Plan is a Constitutional Red Line The proposal reportedly under consideration by David Lammy — to remove the right to a jury trial for offences carrying sentences of under three years — strikes at the heart of the British justice system. It is not a minor procedural reform. It is not an efficiency … Read more

THE HIDDEN TAX RAID OF THE AUTUMN BUDGET 2025

A forensic breakdown of how fiscal drag, frozen thresholds, and new levies quietly strip thousands from ordinary households – and how the BDA propose to fix this Executive Summary The Autumn Budget 2025 was sold to the public as “fairness, stability, and responsibility.”In reality, it delivers one of the largest cynical stealth tax increases in … Read more

When does a society surrender its freedom in the name of “security”

“The masses never revolt of their own accord, and they never revolt merely because they are oppressed. Indeed, so long as they are not permitted to have standards of comparison, they never even become aware that they are oppressed.” – George Orwell, 1984 Slowly, Quietly, with each government measure framed as “reasonable” and “for your own … Read more

Reforming the DBS and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Justice After Judgment Reforming Britain’s Criminal Record System British Democratic Alliance Policy Statement “Vengeance and retribution are brothers of hatred that harms society” – Francis Bacon. The statement captures the metaphysical way of how vengeance and retribution, both born of hatred, corrode the fabric of society. They perpetuate cycles of punishment, harden divisions, and make … Read more

1984 – George Orwell’s Cautionary Tale of Authoritarianism

The research team have been beavering away, and produced another article for you to read. This is a cautionary tale of the slide, by Western Democracies toward authoritarian states – this is part 1 of a two part series. It is sobering reading and a call to arms (not literally) to stand up for Freedom, … Read more

The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom

British Democratic Alliance – Policy Division Interim Policy Briefing (7 October 2025) The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom Executive Summary This briefing examines the accelerating convergence of surveillance powers across multiple strands of UK legislation, including the Criminal Justice Bill (2024–25), the Online Safety Act 2023, … Read more

Religion, Conflict, Authoritarianism and the duopoly of shared power

I’m completely in favour of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. George Carlin Religion, Power, and the Case for Separation The history of religion and political power reveals a recurring truth: wherever faith … Read more

The Government’s Digital ID Response

A Masterclass in Contradiction The government has published its official response to the petition against the introduction of Digital IDs in the United Kingdom. Almost three million people signed that petition — an unmistakable signal that the public has deep concerns about this scheme. The response, however, is a polished piece of double-speak that attempts … Read more

Digital ID – The Clarion Cry for Liberty

Across the political divide, there is one issue uniting people like few others: Digital ID. Not an ID card. Not a simple means of proving who you are when you need to. No, what this Government proposes is something far more insidious: an app on your phone, tracking, monitoring, and ultimately controlling how you access … Read more

Slavery by the Back Door

Are We Truly Free in the Modern State? Abstract This essay explores the enduring legacy and modern transformations of slavery, challenging the assumption that its abolition marked its end. It traces the institution from its ancient roots through the transatlantic and Arab slave trades, and into its contemporary forms, such as forced labour, human trafficking, … Read more

Legal Labyrinth – Why the UK Must Consolidate Its Fractured Laws

The legal system of the United Kingdom, though renowned for its longevity and adaptability, is in a state of accumulated disorder. From criminal offences to employment disputes and tax compliance, the legislative landscape is riddled with archaic statutes, overlapping regulations, and complex webs of legal references that make understanding one’s rights and obligations prohibitively difficult … Read more

Voting in the British Isles.

Voting In Britain. Our electoral policies must be driven by national loyalty, sovereignty, and democratic fairness. Only British citizens should vote in British elections, as citizenship is the true and meaningful demonstration of loyalty and commitment to our nation’s future. This is neither discriminatory nor exclusionary—it is simply a recognition that those who wish to … Read more

Code of Conduct for Political Discussions

This Code of Conduct is established to ensure that political discourse within our group is respectful, principled, and legally compliant. We uphold the right to robust debate, scrutiny of political actions, and freedom of expression,  but never at the expense of personal dignity, safety, or lawful conduct. We cannot have sensible and constructive debate if … Read more

Immigration to the UK (1960–2025) – Policies, Challenges, and Impacts

Abstract. Immigration has profoundly shaped the United Kingdom’s demographic and socio-economic landscape since 1960. Successive governments have variously encouraged legal migration, for example, to aid post-war reconstruction or via participation in European free movement, while also attempting to curb illegal immigration. This report provides an academic analysis of UK immigration (both legal and illegal) from … Read more

Are Local Emissions and Congestion Charges Technically Illegal Taxes?

The legal definition of a tax in British law is rooted in constitutional principle. A tax is a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied either directly on income and profits, or indirectly on goods and services. The authority to impose such taxes is reserved exclusively to the Crown, through its Parliament at Westminster. This principle, … Read more