The Hansard Society is the UK's leading independent, non-partisan, political research and education charity.

We aim to strengthen parliamentary democracy and encourage greater public involvement in politics. At the heart of our work is the principle that civic society is most effective when its citizens are connected with the institutions and individuals who represent them in the democratic process. There has never been more urgency for Parliament to engage with the public.

Join the Hansard Society and receive a discount subscription to the academic journal Parliamentary Affairs

Donate to the Hansard Society

  • Audit of Political Engagement 10

    audit 10 cover

    The 2013 Hansard Society annual Audit of Political Engagement 10, published May 15, shows that the public are still disillusioned, disenchanted and disengaged from politics

  • Could 16-Year-Olds in Scotland Decide the Future of the UK?

    scottish flag

    This year's Democracy Forum will explore the possible impact of expanding the voting franchise to 16-year-olds in Scotland in advance of the 2014 Scottish referendum on independence.

    6:45pm, Tuesday 11th June
    Wilson Room, Portcullis House, Westminster

  • Launch of the Audit of Political Engagement 10

    The Audit of Political Engagement is the only annual health check on our democratic system. Now in its 10th year, each Audit measures the ‘political pulse’ of the nation, providing a unique benchmark to gauge public opinion across Great Britain with ...

  • Are we living our lives online?

    Under-18s debate the impact of the internet on them and on wider society

     

    Monday 29 April - Friday 17 May 2013

     

    Headsup.org.uk

     

  • 'Building a Better Politics' - Angela Eagle MP

    With over 20 years' experience at the centre of Parliament and government, Angela Eagle has gained an intricate insight into the Parliamentary procedures and processes that keep our democracy ticking. And at this exclusive event in Portcullis House the Wallasey MP laid out her's and Labour's views for building a better politics.

Newsletter

 

Citizenship Education

Citizenship Education >

Connecting young people with democracy

Digital Democracy

Digital Democracy >

Exploring the social and political impacts of digital media

Parliament and Government

Parliament & Government >

Research and ideas on Parliament and politics

Study and Scholars

Study & Scholars >

Learning about British politics from the inside

| Home | Media | About Us | Programmes | Events | Resources | Contact Us |