Statewatch

Who we are

Statewatch produces and promotes critical research, policy analysis and investigative journalism to inform debates, movements and campaigns on civil liberties, human rights and democratic standards. We began operating in 1991 and are based in London.

Our vision

An open Europe of democracy, civil liberties, personal and political rights, free movement, freedom of information, equality and diversity.

Our mission

To monitor, analyse and expose state activity that threatens civil liberties, human rights and democratic standards in order to inform and enable a culture of diversity, debate and dissent.

Historically, our work has encompassed a wide range of policy areas including policing, prisons, immigration, asylum, surveillance, security technologies, secrecy and transparency. It has predominantly, but not exclusively, focused on state powers, policies and practices in the UK and EU. We work with a range of organisations, networks and individuals across Europe and beyond. You can find out more about our work on our website.

Our culture and values

We are a small organisation that prioritises flexible working, clear expectations, collaborative decision-making and a friendly environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Statewatch undertakes to ensure that equality of opportunity and treatment is accorded to all persons, both in its work and as an employer. No individual or group asking Statewatch for services or employment will be unlawfully discriminated against or treated unfairly on grounds of their race, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, or parental status. Wherever possible, we will only enter into contractual relationships with entities and individuals considered to act in accordance with the aims and methods of Statewatch and this equal opportunities policy statement.

Statewatch will not tolerate any acts of racial, sexual or other forms of discrimination, whether committed by or against its employees, volunteers, interns, trustees, contributors, and to the best of its knowledge, service users or groups associated with the trust. Statewatch undertakes to deal with such acts in accordance with its rules and procedures. Any group or person, including employees, with a grievance or complaint against Statewatch for the way in which they have been treated will have recourse to raise the matter and have it investigated in accordance with the grievance or complaint procedures, as appropriate.

Any personal data provided to Statewatch for equal opportunities monitoring purposes will be used only for those purposes and will be dealt with in accordance with our privacy policy, data protection policy, and applicable legislation.