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democracy

May 6, 2014

Indian candidate Narendra Modi stokes religious extremism

Extremist politician Narendra Modi has dangerously inflamed religious tension during the Indian election. “This is the land of Lord Ram,” he declared in Faizabad, standing in front of a picture of the god. In 1992 fanatics tore down a nearby mosque and pledged to build a temple to Ram in its place.
April 25, 2014

Modi followers condemn principal for questioning Gujarat development model

Supporters of far-right candidate Narendra Modi have condemned a college principal for speaking up for justice and the environment during India’s parliamentary election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) complained to the Electoral Commission about Frazer Mascarenhas, principal of St Xavier’s College and a Jesuit priest.
January 30, 2014

Lobbying Bill 'a huge blow to democracy', say political reformers

Political reform group Unlock Democracy has called the Lobbying Bill, which will now become law in the UK, "a huge blow to democracy".
January 29, 2014

Lobbying bill: silencing the public may not be so easy

The UK government may believe it has triumphed by overturning even the House of Lords’ modest amendments to the Lobbying Bill. When this becomes law, it will gravely damage democracy and human rights. But defenders of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association will not give up easily.
January 23, 2014

Peers asked to continue pressure on Lobbying Bill

"Don't give up" is the message to members of the House of Lords, as the Lobbying Bill returns to the second chamber on 28 January.
January 22, 2014

Government blocks Lords changes, but 'gagging law' activists press on

NGOs have reacted with anger after the government used the whip to vote down amendments to its controversial Lobbying Bill.
January 16, 2014

Progress, but Lobbying Bill remains dangerous
January 12, 2014

UN rapporteur says Lobbying Bill is 'a stain on democracy'

In an astonishing attack on the government's much-criticised Lobbying Bill, a senior UN rapporteur has called it a threat to democracy.
December 20, 2013

Is democracy reasonable and possible for the MENA region?

The latest podcast from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) analyst Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the prospects for democracy in a region battered by violence and conflict.
December 11, 2013

Government ban on quizzing MI5 is 'assault on Parliamentary democracy'

Home Secretary Theresa May has been criticised by Reprieve for refusing a request by Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to question the head of MI5.