Privacy and cookies
In a democracy, established processes exist which allow citizens to engage with and influence decision-making bodies.
Citizens also have the right to protest or pressure decision-makers into action.
Influencing parliamentary decisions
Find out about ways in which individuals can influence and get involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
Civil rights and civic action
Individuals and groups can change laws and society by campaigning and raising awareness of issues.
Experiencing democratic processes
People of all ages can get experience of democratic processes - find out where and how.
Social media in politics
Social media is changing the way in which citizens interact with political bodies and the way in which political parties present themselves.
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