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Defending Democracy inquiry

This submission covers the risks of foreign interference and the role of independent bodies, the public, and tech companies. Our evidence was included in a submission to the “Defending Democracy” inquiry to the Committee on National Security Strategy.

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Defending Democracy Inquiry written evidence

This submission covers perceived and actual threats to democracy. This includes the risks of foreign interference and the role of independent bodies, the public, and tech companies.
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Parliament website version

The version of this submission is hosted on the parliament.uk website.
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Authors

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Sarah Walsh

Sarah was our Head of Policy and is an Organisational Development Consultant at The Academy of Medical Sciences. She has previously worked as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Colchester Citizens Advice, Essex County Council, and the University of Essex.

Torrin Wilkins

Director and Founder

Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.