We, the Libertarian Party, hold that each and every adult is the sole
and sovereign owner of their life and legitimately acquired property;
and that they will be free to live in whatever manner they so choose,
so long as they do not infringe upon the freedom of others to do the
same. We further hold that the defence of the individual against force
or fraud by others should be the single function of government.

The manifesto outlined below is designed to act as a set of stepping-
stones towards a more Libertarian society. It is not our end goal. Unlike
other political parties, we have a vision to pursue, which will lead to a
truly free society for all. This manifesto is simply the first step on the
long journey required to free UK citizens from all aspects of state
slavery.

The qualities of life shown above have slowly been accrued over the
centuries by the bravery, courage, sacrifice and blood of our forebears.
Much of this has been eroded in recent years. We wish to restore these
hard-won freedoms to the United Kingdom, and this is why we formed

Freedom is distinct from the idea of "rights". People have freedoms,
yet each freedom comes with the responsibility not to encroach upon
the equal or superior freedoms of others. If someone has a "right",
which might be better described as an "entitlement", it comes with an
obligation upon a third party to furnish that entitlement. An example of
a freedom is the freedom to learn. An example of a right is the right to
an education, ignorant of the freedoms and rights that might need to
be cast aside to provide it.

In regards to the role of the State, we believe there is a need for
Defence and the apparatus of law enforcement such as Courts, Prisons
and a Police force that upholds Rule of Law with the consent of the
People, not as a tool of the State. This is why we might be described as
Minarchists, for we believe in a small State, one that does not interfere
or tell you how to live your life, but will defend you against those who
may try to do so.

The concept of Rule of Law is distinct from just being ruled by laws.
Rule of Law encompasses, amongst other things, property rights, due
process, equality and transparency. It also includes the notion that
there should be as few laws as possible and that those that do exist be
as simple and clear as possible, and predictable in their application.

Property rights are corporeal (your body), intellectual (your ideas,
thoughts, beliefs), physical (possessions, land) and capital (your money
or other financial assets). Due process includes trial by a jury of your
peers, habeas corpus and no detention without charge. Equality is
where the same laws apply to all without fear, favour or special cases.
Transparency is open and visible decision-making and accountability.