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political reform

November 27, 2015

Reports suggest juvenile executions in Saudi may be imminent

The international human rights NGO Reprieve has raised concerns over Saudi media reports, which suggest that juveniles Ali al Nimr and Dawoud al Marhoon could be executed in days.
December 2, 2014

The Smith Commission: what we said and what has happened

To coincide with publication of the cross-party agreement negotiated by the Smith Commission, Ekklesia has now published its own submission to the Commission, made at the end of October 2014 alongside contributions by around 300 civic organisations and 1,700 individuals.
October 11, 2014

Unlock Democracy launches 'real recall' for MPs report

Unlock Democracy has published a report recommending that voters, not a UK parliamentary committee, be given the power to recall their MP.
January 12, 2014

Reformers say corporate lobbyists being let off the hook

While charities and unions would be hamstrung by the Lobbying Bill, big money lobbyists will be virtually untouched, say political reformers.
August 3, 2013

Shameful shuffling shows why Lords reform is essential

This summer's behind-the-scenes deals show that the House of Lords in its present form remains unsustainable, says Unlock Democracy.
June 26, 2013

Welcome for extended franchise for Scottish independence referendum

Political reformers have welcomed approval by the Scottish Parliament of a bill extending the franchise to young people for next year's referendum.
June 23, 2013

Unlock Democracy welcomes opposition lobbying motion

Following the initiative of the Scottish parliament on regulating lobbying, Unlock Democracy welcomed the opposition day motion at Westminster.
June 6, 2013

Action on lobbying and party funding must be fair and open

Any new Westminster legislation to reform party funding must include a cap on donations, says the political reform group Unlock Democracy.
November 16, 2012

Police and crime commissioner elections dubbed 'a shambles'

Elections for police and crime commissioners in England and Wales have been denounced as 'shambolic'. The Home Secretary is being asked to act urgently.
November 7, 2012

Ballot initiatives in US states: an issues guide

There is a whole raft of initiatives and referendums on state ballots. We offer a summary here, with comments where appropriate on issues of social justice relating to these proposals.