What is intimidation? An important line to draw
When does legitimate scrutiny or robust debate cross the line into intimidation? This has been a central question for the Committee as part of our current review into the intimidation of Parliamentary...
View ArticleAction is needed to stop intimidation in public life
The committee on standards in public life has published its report on intimidation in public life. Intimidation of parliamentary candidates does not just affect those who receive it directly, it...
View ArticleIntimidation in public life – a progress report
In this blog, committee member Jane Ramsey discusses progress on the important recommendations made by the Committee last December in its report on Intimidation in Public Life.
View ArticleIntimidation in public life undermines our democracy
Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee in Standards in Public Life, outlines how democracy is threatened by the intimidation of MPs and public officials.
View ArticleRobust debate, not intimidation: May elections
Chair of the Committee, Lord Evans, blogs about the importance of the upcoming local elections being free from intimidation.
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