Coronavirus vs. Democracy

Published: March 23, 2020, 7 p.m.

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Concern is growing that emergency powers deployed to control the coronavirus pandemic are being used to erode democracy and civil rights. Joelle Grogan, a senior lecturer in law at Middlesex University London, describes the curbs on liberty that may be coming your way \\u2014 and what can be done so such measures are proportionate and fair. Grogan also sounds the alarm about steps that could allow Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to rule by decree in response to the outbreak. \\u201cBeethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125\\u201d by Papalin is licensed under CC by 3.0. "Magic Hour" by Three Chain Links is licensed under CC by 4.0. Wael Koudaih kindly contributed his track \\u201cThawra\\u201d to this episode. You\\u2019ll find more of his music under the name Rayess Bek. Visit our website for episode art and for more EU Scream.

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