AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCharity Oversight: The UK is consulting on rules that would disqualify people convicted of hate offences from senior charity roles and let the Charity Commission bar suspected promoters of violence or hatred. Since October 2023, the regulator has investigated more than 400 hate-speech cases. Public Budgets: The Philippine Senate plans an independent review of the House’s ₱7.2-trillion 2027 budget, amid watchdog and civil-society concerns over funding shifts. Senators are due to consult civil-society groups on October 26. Civic Freedoms: In India, two youth protest leaders have been remanded for five days as demonstrations over voter rolls face a police crackdown; rights groups are urging authorities to end arbitrary detentions. Aid Sector: Save the Children International’s workforce has fallen by a quarter following aid cuts, highlighting the pressure on humanitarian organisations. Local Governance: Sokoto State is extending 2027 budget town halls to local government areas, aiming to give residents more opportunities to set spending priorities.
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