Introduction: Advocacy in Action
For over two decades, the EM Radiation Research Trust has led a determined and evolving letter-writing campaign confronting the growing threat of wireless radiation. These open letters, objections, complaints, and calls for urgent reform form the backbone of a national and international movement pushing for science-based protections, public transparency, and justice for the vulnerable.
At the heart of this work lies one unshakable truth: the public has a right to know about the risks of exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs), and decision-makers have a duty to act. This campaign has set out not only to inform and object, but to hold government bodies, councils, regulators, and corporations to account especially where children, medical implant users, and the wider population are at risk.
The letters published over the past two years represent only a snapshot of this enduring effort. This review explores their themes, targets, and growing influence in the wider context of a much longer-standing campaign for public health, safety, and accountability.
1. Defending Public Health and Challenging Complacency
Many of the letters directly addressed the government, MPs, and national agencies, urging stronger protections and calling out systemic regulatory failures.
- In letters to ministers such as the response to the MAHA report and submissions on Net Zero and the Energy Bill the Trust highlighted how cost-driven policy is being prioritised over precautionary health protections.
- A pivotal moment was the open letter to then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, co-signed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling for an immediate halt to 5G deployment pending proper safety evaluation.
- Repeated objections to public spending on telecoms infrastructure raised critical questions about transparency, and risk assessment.
Together, these letters have challenged the official narrative that 5G and other wireless technologies are “safe by default,” demanding that policies reflect scientific uncertainty and known biological effects.
2. Protecting the Vulnerable: Children, Medical Device Wearers, and Workers
A consistent thread in the campaign has been the defense of those most vulnerable to wireless radiation exposure:
- Children have been a central concern, particularly in the wake of the tragic deaths of two pupils at Millstead Primary School in Liverpool. The Trust issued multiple calls for investigation and formal correspondence with UKHSA, warning against the siting of masts near schools and vulnerable populations.
- People with Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDs) were the subject of detailed submissions to both Sefton Council and UK Government Ministers, demanding clear exclusion zones and urgent updates to planning protocols.
- Workers received special attention in the open letter to the Workers of England Union, which laid out the occupational hazards associated with RF exposure an issue largely ignored by unions and regulatory bodies to date.
These letters brought forward human stories and scientific evidence alike, illustrating how systemic oversight is putting lives at risk.
3. Confronting Local Authorities and Telecom Giants
A significant portion of the campaign was directed toward local planning objections and council accountability:
- The Trust issued dozens of formal objections to mast installations in Birmingham, Liverpool, Sutton Coldfield, Merseyside, and beyond providing residents and councillors with science-backed arguments to resist poorly sited infrastructure.
- In Sefton, sustained correspondence with the Council highlighted its failure to apply the Precautionary Principle or meaningfully engage with public health concerns. This culminated in the July 2025 public meeting, where 5G-related questions were suppressed, and the meeting descended into chaos.
- Additional objections to digital strategy consultations and mast rollouts questioned the ethics, legality, and evidence base for infrastructure decisions made without adequate public consent.
These efforts have put councils on notice: failure to acknowledge EMF risks may result not only in public protest but in legal and reputational consequences.
4. Holding Institutions and Media to Account
The campaign also engaged directly with media platforms and government consultations:
- A complaint to Psychology Today challenged the publication’s mischaracterisation of EMF concerns as unfounded or “anti-science,” pushing for fairer media treatment of emerging risks.
- Detailed responses to government consultations highlighted the overlooked consequences of “smart” infrastructure and connected technologies from energy systems to AI-enhanced surveillance.
This arm of the campaign has helped reframe the conversation from one of inevitability to one of accountability.
5. Results, Reach, and Reflections
While many of these letters have been met with silence, delay, or deflection, the results of the campaign are increasingly visible:
- A growing public archive has been created, providing a clear, traceable history of warnings, policy failures, and citizen resistance.
- Greater public awareness has emerged, thanks to accessible objection templates, campaign letters, and interviews that empower individuals to take part.
- Independent Media and institutional attention is gradually building, particularly around high-profile cases like Millstead School, and smart meter concerns.
Crucially, many councils and officials are now aware that decisions are being watched, documented, and challenged a vital first step toward systemic change.
Conclusion: A Continuing Campaign for Health and Human Rights
The EM Radiation Research Trust’s letter campaign is not a static archive it is a living body of work that continues to evolve with the growing threat posed by unchecked wireless expansion.
Each letter is more than a document. It is a demand for truth. A stand for science. A lifeline for the vulnerable. And a warning to those in power that silence, denial, and delay will no longer go unchallenged. We will continue writing, objecting, investigating, and speaking out and we encourage others to join us. Whether you are a concerned parent, a healthcare professional, an elected official, or a citizen advocate, you can be part of the change. The letters have been sent. The record has been made. And the momentum is growing.