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Britain is one of the world's oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat. Critics say Britons' civil rights are being eroded by elected representatives and not enough protection from the courts.
Britain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.
Hundreds of environmental activists were arrested for peaceful demonstrations in the U.K., where tough new laws undermine a pillar of democracy.
During three turbulent and scandal-tarnished years in office, Boris Johnson pushed prime ministerial power to the limits. More recently, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has asked Parliament to overrule the U.K. Supreme Court, which blocked a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Such actions have piled pressure on Britain's democratic foundations. Critics say cracks have appeared.
Britain is one of the world's oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.