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Pressure groups and civil rights

Laura Gribble asks whether pressure groups in the USA are more effective in protecting rights than those in the UK

Kamala Harris speaking at an EMILY’s List event

This article is relevant to the comparative politics components of all major exam boards.

Recent anti-racism demonstrations have highlighted the role of interest groups and social movements in political life, and particularly in defending civil rights. What methods do these groups use to achieve their ends in the UK and the USA, and how effective are they?

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