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Lord Wakeham argues that even a largely appointed upper house could acquire the authority and independence it needs in order to provide a stronger check on the Commons.
ECONOMIST: Elect the Lords
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Some appeals for schools outside local authority control lack independence and transparency, argues the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC).
BBC: School admissions appeals may not be fair, says watchdog
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The BBC Trust and S4C Authority have drawn up a plan to ensure the editorial and managerial independence of S4C.
BBC: and S4C agreement public consultation launched
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The European Commission has warned that the bills on Hungary's central bank, the judiciary and data protection authority put those bodies' independence at risk.
BBC: Thousands of Hungarians rally to back embattled PM Orban
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In Myanmar, armed militias from ethnic groups such as the Karen and Kachin have been battling for some independence from central Burman authority for five or more decades.
ECONOMIST: The Philippines�� southern insurgency
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"Like the European Commission, Hungary regards the independence of the national bank, the justice system and the data protection authority as fundamentally important, " it said.
BBC: EU opens legal action against Hungary over new laws
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The Venezuelan people, consistent with the country's republican tradition, its struggle for independence, peace and freedom, shall not recognize any regime, legislation or authority that stands in contradiction to the country's values, principles, and democratic guarantees.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Civil disobedience as an option for Venezuela
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In response to what he described as "the most vicious ... attack on the judicial authority's independence" ever, only seven of Egypt's 34 courts are still operating and 90% of its prosecutors have gone on strike, said Judge Mohamed al-Zind of the Egyptian Judge's Club.
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