In 2022, we spoke to charities, organisations, grassroots campaigners, and people beyond civil society. We heard concerns about specific threats to democratic space. Yet, the bigger picture emerged as the greatest concern – we heard the overall problem is serious and growing, but is largely going unnoticed.
This report documents the problem, asks why it is happening, and shares strategies we can use to counter the threats. Find out more here.
It’s jointly published by Civil Exchange and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, in August 2023.