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Open government was once a simple promise: transparency, participation, accountability. Publish the data. Open the meetings. Consult the public. Report the results. The theory was straightforward, if citizens can see what government is doing and have opportunities to contribute, trust will follow.
Democracy is often described as resilient. It survives crises, leadership changes, economic shocks, even wars. But resilience should not be confused with immunity.
As a policy officer, I have seen first-hand how counter-terrorism policy can drift from its original intent. The UK’s Prevent duty was introduced with the stated aim of stopping people from being drawn into terrorism.