The Hansard Society is an independent, non-partisan educational charity which exists to promote effective parliamentary democracy.

The Hansard Society aims to

  • provide a neutral public space in which those with an interest in parliament can come together to study and debate
  • generate a range of opportunities for a variety of groups and individuals to find out about parliament and how it works
  • organise a programme of activities to encourage participation in the parliamentary democratic process by the widest spectrum of people
  • provide a forum for informed discussion about the future of parliamentary democracy

Particular areas of expertise include:

  • parliament and government
  • e-democracy
  • Scottish parliament
  • citizenship education

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