‘I want Civil Society to recover its confidence to speak in public life. If that means respectful criticism of government, so be it’ - a strong and welcome statement from @MattHancock #CivilSocietyStrategy

Govt just took unprecedented move of halting a bill committee- to avoid consideration of new measures to introduce Magnitsky clauses and tighten action vs money laundering. A new constitutional low, even for this govt! #McMafia #ParadisePapers

“Political activity is a legitimate and valuable activity for charities to undertake as long as it furthers their charitable purpose” - Michelle Russell, Charity Commission at #BondConf

That was such a moving and thought provoking plenary on telling the human story of war with @arwaCNN and @Patimou at #bondconf

Really looking forward to Day 2 of #bondconf! Come hear @GirishMenonAAUK @doaneatlarge @imranmadden @SeamusJeffreson and Michelle Russell from the Charity Commission discuss whether the UK is setting a bad example on civil society space at 10.45 in the Moore Room.

Creating partnerships based on solidarity key to addressing issue of closing #civicspace in conflict zones says @HarrietLamb_ from @intalert at #BondConf

Labour will repeal the Lobbying Act says @KateOsamor at #bondconf

It is absolutely vital that the next chair of the Charity Commission is independent and non-partisan. Not an ex-government minister!

Lord Rooker to ask HMG if they will introduce legislation to ensure #civilsociety participation in democratic process at 14.30 #lobbyingact

Maybe we shouldn't take the 'Is my activity regulated?' poster down from the office wall yet... #lobbyingact

Was not expecting that exit poll! Think we are in for a long night. #Vote2017

Insightful account of what it is like to be a campaigner working under the Lobbying Act from the Secret Aid Worker

Great to see @TheGreenParty call for repeal of the Lobbying Act following letter to party leaders from 50+ charities

Charities like @RefugeeAction doing what they can to speak up during #GE2017 but still unfairly restricted https://t.co/Oq8PE78bsC

"Charities have a vital role to play in civil society & that doesn’t stop when there’s an election" says @RCquaker

Just 3% of people live in countries where #civicspace is fully open says latest @CIVICUSalliance #SOCS2017 report

Excessive red tape means charity voices being lost at #GE2017 and “our democracy is poorer for it”

Great to see @theSNP 2017 manifesto commit to revising the lobbying act (aka the charity gag law)

Five charities register with Electoral Commission in wake of election

Time to get rid of this law! So many charities feel unable to speak out on policies that impact the people they help