diff --git a/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js b/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
index b33d09f7f..e1b2feebe 100644
--- a/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
+++ b/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ const noEmailFilter = rule({
   return !('email' in args)
 })
 
-const publicRegistration = rule()(() => !!CONFIG.PUBLIC_REGISTRATION)
+const publicRegistration = rule()(() => CONFIG.PUBLIC_REGISTRATION)
 
 // Permissions
 export default shield(