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February 4, 2019

Britain’s electoral laws ‘dangerously out of date’ and putting democracy at risk

Britain’s electoral laws are ‘dangerously out of date’ and are putting our democracy at risk, a coalition of civil society figures and public bodies are warning on the 15th anniversary of Facebook’s launch today
February 2, 2019

Damaged democracy and Brexit

As concern grows about the harm which Brexit may cause, some people still insist that it should not be reconsidered because it reflects the 'will of the people'.
January 30, 2019

Anti-corruption efforts 'stalled in most countries'

The continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, says Transparency International.
January 25, 2019

Hereditary peer by-election shows House of Lords a ‘feudal relic’, says ERS

Campaigners call for an overhaul of the House of Lords following the addition of a new hereditary peer to the chamber.
January 23, 2019

Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award

Anyone can propose any individual or organisation to be considered for a Right Livelihood Award.
January 18, 2019

Report reviews human rights in more than 100 countries

Leaders spreading hatred and intolerance in many countries are spawning a resistance, says Human Rights Watch.
January 11, 2019

Protest, debate and thuggery: examining our own responses

We are right to be concerned at the ugly behaviour seen around Westminster in recent days.
January 2, 2019

Scottish Cabinet papers from 2003 released

The Scottish Government is committed to releasing archived records after 15 years.
December 30, 2018

Oxfam suspends Ebola response in DR Congo following pre-election violence

Violent protests followed announcement that people in Ebola areas will not be able to cast their votes for a new president.
December 22, 2018

Liam Fox's Department 'an affront to democracy'

The Department fully answered only 23 per cent of freedom of information requests.