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Future of Democracy Series

The Mile End Institute's series on the 'Future of British Democracy' explored reform of the civil service, the role of the judiciary and judicial review, corruption, and the role of the House of Lords. 

This took place via a series of webinars, podcasts, and blog posts, all of which can be caught up on below.  

 

Webinar: 'A Hard Rain'? Reforming the Civil Service

Over the last year, six Permanent Secretaries have left their posts, prompting warnings of a politicisation of the machinery of government.
Webinar: 'A Hard Rain'? Reforming the Civil Service

Blog: The UK’s Public Admin Failure: Round up the Unusual Suspects?

If we are to have a revolution in British public administration, it would help if we understood the history of how we got to where we are today.
Blog: The UK’s Public Admin Failure: Round up the Unusual Suspects?

Blog: Cummings’ Departure Won't End the ‘Hard Rain’ That Has Fallen on Whitehall

Blog: Cummings’ Departure Won't End the ‘Hard Rain’ That Has Fallen on Whitehall

Webinar: Corruption and the British State

The UK has traditionally scored well in global anti-corruption rankings, but concerns about corruption and cronyism have become more prominent.
Webinar: Corruption and the British State

Blog: Corruption in Modern Britain: The Warning Lights Are Flashing Red

While opposition parties attack the Johnson government's "incompetence", other commentators are increasingly using the term "corruption".
Blog: Corruption in Modern Britain: The Warning Lights Are Flashing Red

Podcast: Judicial Review - What Is It? Why Does It Matter?

Helen Mountfield QC and David Gauke to discuss Judicial Review. They explain what it is, how it works, and why it matters.
Podcast: Judicial Review - What Is It? Why Does It Matter?

Webinar: Reforming the House of Lords

Exploring the future of the House of Lords and its place in a democratic state.
Webinar: Reforming the House of Lords

Webinar: Democracy and Climate Change

Exploring the relationships between the future of democracy and the future of the planet.
Webinar: Democracy and Climate Change
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