Hansard Society

Their work encompasses a wide range of areas, from citizenship education to the role of Parliament, from devolution to the impact of new media on politics.

They also conduct research and evaluation; producing commentary and analysis on the latest new media developments and their impact on parliament, government and civil society, including digital participation, engagement, political campaigning and the parliamentary process.

"[2] The Ministry of Justice commissioned the programme in 2005 to conduct "an independent review of ways in which central government can use information and communication technology (ICT) to enable and enhance public engagement", called Digital Dialogues.

In recent years, they have worked on the issues of Parliamentary scrutiny and government accountability, political representation, the process of law making, and public engagement.

The prestigious and selective Scholars programme recruits students who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and to the improvement of democratic systems of government.

The Study and Scholars programme also works with the Foreign Office and the British Council[8] to provide courses for future political leaders from around the world.