Abstract
What place is left for critical citizens to influence policy making in an illiberal democracy? And how are the authorities likely to respond to such calls for public participation? This essay explores three scenarios: (1) critical citizens can be suppressed and persecuted by the government; (2) they can be encouraged to use
whatever is left of existing democratic institutions to influence public policy; or (3) they can be invited by the government to participate directly in public policymaking through such instruments as referenda or public consultations. Leaders in illiberal democracies know this, and will use it to their advantage.
whatever is left of existing democratic institutions to influence public policy; or (3) they can be invited by the government to participate directly in public policymaking through such instruments as referenda or public consultations. Leaders in illiberal democracies know this, and will use it to their advantage.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Will human rights survive illiberal democracy? |
| Editors | Lars van Troost, Arne Muis |
| Publisher | Amnesty International Netherlands |
| Pages | 75-80 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | Changing perspectives on human rights |
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