'Searchable democracy' from the BBC

Democracy Live

If you're interested in politics but don't have time to sit watching long debates and discussions, waiting for the bits that are relevant to you, the BBC's new online Democracy Live service may be the answer.

It allows users to view proceedings in national and European political institutions, and to search for particular words or phrases spoken in debates or discussions by relevance, date, institution or person.

The service also offers straightforward introductions to how political structures work on a range of issues, including local government.

3 November 2009