Category - democracy

Integrity corrupted

Symon Hill — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:09 +0000

I’m sure that I’m not the only person feeling somewhat taken aback by the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday about corruption in Afghanistan.

Nuclear waste project under pressure as advisor resigns

staff writers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:25 +0000

The resignation of an advisor who accused the Ministry of Defence of “ignoring its own advisory group” has called into question the future of a project aimed at dismantling nuclear submarines in central Plymouth.

Democracy is under threat from arms trade, says leading commentator

staff writers — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:48:51 +0000

The arms trade is undermining democracy in countries around the globe, according to Andrew Feinstein, a former MP in South Africa, who was nicknamed “Mr Clean” by the media for his determination to investigate corruption.

Fijian regime puts church leaders in the dock

staff writers — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:40:47 +0100

Nine Methodist Church leaders appeared in court in Fiji yesterday, pleading not guilty to charges of breaching Public Emergency Regulations. They have been released on bail but are forbidden to preach, speak in public or meet with each other.

Not tolerating 'politics as usual'

Simon Barrow — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:19 +0100

Look out for a major convention on ‘Real Change’ in the near future, with input from civic groups (including churches) and a manifesto for wide-ranging reform, says Simon Barrow.

Get involved in proposing democratic change

Simon Barrow — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:57:01 +0100

Real Change: The Open Politics Network is shortly to be involved in a series of small ‘hearings’ (focus-group like meetings) across the UK to find out what concerned citizens in Britain think about the renewal of politics and the democratic process.

Real change in the political landscape

Simon Barrow — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:03:58 +0100

“Reform so as to preserve” is still the mantra of the political elite in Britain. But civil society organisations, faith groups, politicians and ordinary people can help change the agenda, says Simon Barrow.

Campaigners warn about electoral reform rhetoric

staff writers — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:47:24 +0100

A statement about electoral reforms made by Gordon Brown yesterday, which could include the end to the first-past-the post voting system in general elections, has been given a cautious welcome by democracy campaigners who also expressed concern.

Brown half-measures challenged by PR and Citizens' Convention call

staff writers — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:47:10 +0100

Unlock Democracy, the bi-partisan campaign for political and constitutional reform, says that Gordon Brown's gestures towards changes in the voting system are "a textbook example of how not to do electoral reform."

Hong Kong Cardinal wants new Chinese stance on Tiananmen protests

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:16:02 +0100

Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun has urged China to change its stance on the crackdown 20 years ago against peaceful protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Today is the 20th anniversary of the crackdown.