Statewatch produces and promotes critical research, policy analysis and investigative journalism to inform debates, movements and campaigns on civil liberties, human rights and democratic standards. We began operating in 1991 and are based in London.
Statewatch provides essential information, analysis and tools for civil
society in the UK and the EU to hold the state to account and achieve
social change.
→ Publishing official documents that would otherwise remain hidden
from the public.
→ Producing and promoting high-quality critical research, policy
analysis and investigative journalism that informs debates, campaigns
and movements on civil liberties, human rights and democratic standards
in Europe.
→ Organising workshops, educational activities and public events to
teach people about key developments and how to exercise their rights.
→ Supporting and amplifying campaigns, movements and advocacy
in defence of civil liberties and human rights, and undertaking targeted
advocacy and outreach on issues where no other organisations are
doing so.
→ Building networks and making connections between different
individuals and organisations within and across borders to strengthen
civil society.