Curfews, border closures and vaccine mandates have put a focus on civil liberties, with many saying it’s time for a national charter

If you’ve never had to consider your civil liberties before March 2020, then chances are you’ve been living a privileged life.

But suddenly – with the pandemic, more of us than ever have felt the bridle of government around our throats. We weren’t allowed to leave the country or, if we had left, we weren’t easily able to return, and there were limits on gatherings and the ability to protest. And while for many, these measures made sense from a public health perspective, there were times when the bridle felt too tight.

This post was originally published on Human rights | The Guardian.