COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

OPINION
Citizen-led democracy is essential for sustainable constitutional reform .... crucial question remains, namely, how can we make ourselves a modern constitution when the "constitution" and related tradition which we appear to possess provide no suitable tools for the job?

Citizens’ initiative and referendum in Britain and Northern Ireland: Prospects for reform.
PROBABLY THE ONLY UP-TO-DATE ACCOUNT WHICH HAS BEEN PUBLISHED. A ROAD MAP TO CORRECT OUR DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT.

Citizens and Direct Democracy: What chance of reform do the major UK political parties offer?

GETTING REAL
DEBATE DD:GB Proposals for the introduction of Elements of Direct Democracy in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

We present four sets of proposals originating from four different groups: Unlock Democracy, the Power Inquiry, Our Say and I&R~GB Campaign for Citizens’ Initiative and Referendum. Read the comments of experts from eastern and western Europe, Canada and the USA and add your own reply.

I&R ~ GB ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Contents: The campaign for direct democracy in Great Britain and Northern Ireland/Power Inquiry into governance in Britain backs DD/Ways to progress (For update watch Blog)

Taking Power Forum ::: HOUSE OF LORDS
Lord Paul Tyler interviews Michael Meacher MP, ex-Lab. minister, about the importance of Swiss-style referenda for Britain. Audio

Our reply to the Power Inquiry. Comments on "Power to the People", the Report 2006* of the Rowntree Trusts’ Power Commission
What’s in it for direct democrats?    Preliminary response
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