The risk of Incremental Expansion of Competences
The risk of Incremental Expansion of Competences, or “competence creep,” is one of the most significant concerns for EU critics.
Democracy
The Unstoppable Behemoth: Why the Internet Will Always Triumph Over Censorship
The Internet, born to democratize knowledge and foster free speech, faces mounting censorship threats. From attempts to cancel YouTube creators to real-world suppression like the Oxford Union controversy, the battle for open dialogue continues. Suppression drives dissent underground, but the unstoppable Internet champions free expression, echoing Tim Berners-Lee’s vision.
The Importance of the Separation of Powers: Safeguarding Democracy from Politicisation of the Police and Courts
The politicisation of the police and courts undermines impartial justice, erodes public trust, and threatens democracy by enabling abuses of power, weakening the rule of law, and compromising civil liberties. Safeguarding independence is essential.
Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four vs UK 2024
Comparing Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-Four” with current UK government policies reveals concerns about surveillance, media control, language restrictions, propaganda, and protest limitations. Recent legislation and actions, like the Investigatory Powers Act and restrictions on protests, highlight potential threats to free speech and civil liberties reminiscent of Orwell’s dystopia.
Internal Party Democracy
In the UK, there is no legal requirement for political parties to have internal democratic leader selection processes.