Participation and Engagement in Politics and Policy Making: Building a Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens - Evidence Review Paper One

DescriptionThis evidence review was prepared to support the Building a Bridge project. It focuses on trust in political institutions and civic participation. It compares Scottish levels of political activity within the context of Europe as a whole.
ISBN0 7559 6408 6
Official Print Publication DateMarch 2007
Website Publication DateMarch 20, 2007

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Dr Kesi Mahendran and Dr Deborah Cook
International Research, Analytical Services, Scottish Executive Finance & Central Services Department
ISBN 978 0 7559 6408 6 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LEVELS OF TRUST IN INSTITUTIONS AMONGST THE SCOTTISH PUBLIC
3. AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
4. PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT
5. ENGAGEMENT IN SCOTLAND'S POLICY MAKING SYSTEM
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

Page updated: Tuesday, January 23, 2007