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Civic space
What the crime and policing bill means for protest rights
The Crime and Policing Bill is back in parliament after a summer break that saw thousands on the streets in protests. Here’s what you need to know about Labour’s first piece of legislation with measures that will further restrict the right to protest.
Civic space and international development: 10 things international NGOs can do to protect civic space and show solidarity
In this second blog, we’ll look at 10 different ways UK-based NGOs can stand in solidarity with those impacted, both here in the UK and overseas, and even take preventive action to anticipate and mitigate threats to civic space.
Civic space and international development: how restrictions on civil society in the UK and globally undermine social change
This blog, the first in a two-part series, will look at what is happening to civic space and how its impacting international development. In the second part we will look what international NGOs can do to help strengthen civic space.
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UK civic space: what is happening? 2024-2025
Bond has continued to track and analyse changes to civic space in the UK over the last 12 months. We have identified nine new trends which we believe are shaping the environment for civil society in the UK.
UK anti-protest laws and surveillance technology need a rethink: Bond releases annual review on UK civic space
Today, Thursday 22 May, Bond, the UK network for civil society organisations working in international development, has released its UK…
How to strengthen civic space: three lessons from Ireland, Germany and South Africa
What can we learn from other countries to support an enabling environment for civil society in the UK and elsewhere? James Kearney and Rowan Popplewell tell us more.
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FCDO engagement report on shaping the future of centrally managed civil society and civic space programming
These recommendations provide a transformative vision for the FCDO’s future. They are characterised by transparency, inclusivity, and a renewed commitment to fostering positive, equitable change.
Civic space, democracy and human rights in 2024
This year was heralded as the year of elections. But after years of democratic backsliding and increasing restrictions on civil society, human rights and the rule of law, it was also a test. So how did it go and what does it mean for democracy, human rights and civic space?