IPU report: 71% of surveyed parliamentarians report public‑led intimidation; women disproportionately affected The Inter‑Parliamentary Union launched a report, When the Public Turns Hostile, finding that 71% of surveyed lawmakers reported intimidation by members of the public, with online abuse concentrated and women disproportionately targeted; the IPU urged parliaments to adopt security, reporting and AI‑policy measures.

A shocking 71% of parliamentarians globally report facing intimidation from the public, with women MPs bearing the brunt of online abuse—what does this mean for our democracy?

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