The British electoral system is wide open to abuse from malign or foreign actors seeking to unfairly influence our politics as a result of major loopholes in election law which...
Written evidence submitted to the Foreign Affairs Committee sanctions inquiry by Spotlight on Corruption and the International Lawyers Project.
Spotlight on Corruption asked electoral experts what they want to see in the upcoming Elections Bill. Here Professor Alistair Clark outlines measures to protect the independence of the Electoral Commission....
Spotlight on Corruption asked electoral experts what they want to see in the upcoming Elections Bill. Here Dr Sam Power argues for an annual limit on political donations from any...
What were the key lessons to emerge from the latest instalment of the Covid-19 Inquiry in March, which scrutinised the government’s approach to sourcing personal protective equipment (PPE)? From poor-decision...
Four years ago the Law Commission recommended a complete overhaul of the archaic misconduct in public office (MIPO) offence. The UK government has yet to provide a formal response to...
Business groups which provide the most corporate hospitality to government departments also get the most meetings with ministers and senior officials in those departments, according to a new report from...
Fair and transparent decision-making in government is critical for addressing historically low levels of public trust in the UK. Recent surveys have shown that 66% of people feel they have...
