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Topic for December 2024 - Democracy - is it under threat?
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The agenda for this topic is below:
Democracy, is it under threat?
What does democracy mean to us?
What problems are we seeing for democracy around the world? Which countries are in jeopardy? What is the threshold to be a good democracy?
What problems are we concerned about from a UK perspective?
Is the rise of right-wing parties a problem or not? Or is it good democracy at work?
Are liberal values a problem or the answer?
Is use of the judicial system for political purposes a problem for democracy?
How is fake news and social media manipulation and made up truth affecting democracy? Are state broadcasters good enough? What should their role be?
Where do money, power and vested interests fit in?
Are elections decided on fact, emotion, PR, bribery or intimidation?
Is devolved Government important?
Can the International order persist?
Can democracy stand up against autocratic regimes?
Do the prospects of war threaten democracies?
Can dictators and monarchies be a good thing?
Can we reconcile the very different ‘world views’, religions and ideologies we hold?
Can we collaborate effectively to address global issues? Have we got the right institutions?
How does growing economic disparity threaten democracy?
Can democracies handle crises?
What should be the future of democracy in the UK?
Is democracy still working in the UK? What issues are there? Is it still the least worst system of Government?
Are our politicians fit for purpose? Is our adversarial system and party system fit for purpose? Are our Governments truly accountable?
What is our ambition and vision for our system of Government for the future? Can we envisage a different and more effective system of Government? If the answer is still democracy, how should it change, what are the attributes of an effective democracy in the UK for the 21st century? Can we lead the world with a new vision?
Can technology and AI come to the aid of democracy?
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