About Poliscope
Poliscope is a direct democracy platform inspired by research from the University of Bristol, designed to make political participation accessible, transparent, and meaningful for everyone.
Our Mission
Democratizing democracy through technology and transparency
Enable citizens to vote directly on legislation, bridging the gap between representatives and the people they serve.
Provide clear, unbiased information about laws and their implications, helping citizens make informed choices.
Foster collaborative law-making through amendments and discussions, ensuring legislation reflects collective wisdom.
Built on Research
Grounded in academic research on direct democracy and digital governance
Poliscope is inspired by groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol on direct democracy systems. Our platform implements evidence-based approaches to digital governance, ensuring that technology serves to enhance rather than replace democratic processes.
The platform incorporates best practices from political science, user experience design, and civic technology to create a space where informed participation becomes accessible to all citizens, regardless of their political background or technical expertise.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
All voting data, party positions, and platform operations are open and auditable by the public.
We design for accessibility and strive to make political participation available to everyone.
We present information objectively and do not favor any political party or ideology.
The platform evolves based on user feedback and community needs, not corporate interests.
All features and processes are grounded in research and tested for effectiveness.
We protect user privacy while maintaining the transparency necessary for democratic accountability.
Volunteer-Driven
A non-profit initiative powered by passionate volunteers
Poliscope is maintained by volunteers who believe in the power of technology to strengthen democracy. We operate as a non-profit initiative, ensuring that the platform serves the public interest rather than commercial goals.
Interested in contributing? We welcome developers, designers, researchers, and democracy advocates to help build the future of civic engagement.