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The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement published its second report on 10th December 2013.
The Commission of Civil Society and Democratic Engagement
Report 2: 10th December 2013
Non-party campaigning ahead of elections
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From fox-hunting to fracking and international aid to health services, public engagement in policy issues ahead of elections is central to our democracy.
diverse coalition of over 100 prominent charities, campaign groups, academics, think tanks and online networks is backing an independent Commission in response to concerns about Part 2 of the Government’s Lobbying Bill.
This is an unusual alliance – from the Countryside Alliance to the Lancashire Badger Trust, and the National Secular Society to the Christian Institute.
The Government accepted the central recommendation of the Commission’s first report to pause the Bill pending further consultation and consideration, though for only nearly six weeks rather than the 3 months the report concluded was needed.
The second report contains a package of recommendations that, taken together, would limit the impact of the legislation on legitimate civil society campaigning ahead of elections.
How can I help?
· Contact your MP about the Lobbying Bill and ask them to read the second report, which has been sent to them.
· If you happen to know a peer personally, please let them know about the Commission’s work before Lords Committee Stage which begins on 16th December

The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement published its first report on 29th October 2013.
The Commission of Civil Society and Democratic Engagement
Report 1: October 2013
Non-party campaigning ahead of elections
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