The public are being invited today to nominate unnecessary laws, excessive regulations and infringements on their liberty which they would like to see repealed.

The call comes from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who is launching a Your Freedom website at which people will be able to propose ways to get rid of pointless regulation and unnecessary bureaucracy and reduce state intrusion into everyday life.

He said that ideas submitted in the online consultation process would be taken into account in the drafting of a Freedom Bill to be published this autumn with the aim of rolling back unnecessary regulation.

Speaking in London today, Mr Clegg will urge members of the public to be "demanding" about their liberties and their rights.

"What I find especially exciting about this project is that, now we have got the ball rolling, the debate is totally out of government's control," he is expected to say.

"Real democracy is unspun -it is the raucous, unscripted debates that always throw up the best ideas.

"So be demanding about your liberty, be insistent about your rights. This is about your freedom, and this is your chance to have your say."

The Your Freedom website at hmg.gov.uk/yourfreedom will ask citizens three questions: :: Which current laws would you like to remove or change because they restrict your civil liberties?

:: Which regulations do you think should be removed or changed to make running your business or organisation as simple as possible?

:: Which offences do you think we should remove or change and why?

Participants will be able to comment on and rate ideas submitted to the site, with Whitehall departments responding to the most popular proposals.

What would you like to see changed? Leave your comments below or email newsdesk@theboltonnews.co.uk