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Report
The rise of digital politics
This paper explores this emerging digital political landscape and the impact it is having on the political process, what it means for politicians, and the effects it has on the people who take part.
Article
Naming sex offenders is an abuse of parliamentary privilege
This article examines issues surrounding the use of parliamentary privilege, when it comes to naming sex offenders in Parliament.
Report
Bulk collection: broken democracy? Journalism and post-Snowden legislation - Comparative study: Australia and the United Kingdom
What is the impact of state surveillance on journalism? This paper by Lisa Main, a journalist for ABC, and a member of their investigative unit, aims to contribute to the debate. The mandatory bulk collection of data by governments presents liberal democracies with a dilemma. Can western governments maintain their commitment to a free press...
Blog post
What would be the impact of Brexit on UK media regulation?
With the terms of Brexit pending, Lorna Woods, Professor of Media Law at the University of Essex, discusses the possible impact that Brexit will have on media regulation in the United Kingdom.
Report
E-petitions
This paper examines the potential for e-petitions to enhance the political engagement function of petitioning and assesses the procedural and technical requirements that have to be taken into account in planning an e-petition system.