Social Liberalism
Social liberalism holds that individual freedom requires more than the absence of state interference, and that the state should address poverty, ill health and lack of education. It supports a market economy combined with welfare provision and civil rights.
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No fixed position; supports both national welfare standards and devolution in various countries.
Firmly committed to liberal democracy, rule of law and constitutional checks.
Prioritises civil liberties, privacy and due process.
Strongly supports multilateral institutions and international law.
Accepts defence and humanitarian intervention but prefers diplomacy.
Generally supports diversity and integration with equal rights.
Accepts private property and markets, with a welfare state to reduce disadvantage.
Supports regulation to correct market failures, without central planning.
Generally supports free trade and economic openness.
Supports separation of church and state and religious freedom.
Supports civil rights and gradual social reform.
Generally favours scientific and technological progress with sensible safeguards.