Monthly Archives: July 2018

When does working together break the rules?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Promoting public confidence in the democratic process is at the heart of the Electoral Commission’s work. For the public to have confidence in the process, fairness and transparency are vital. Continue reading →

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Crossed out?

Posted on July 5, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

A guest blog by Catriona Burness, Parliamentary and Policy Manager, RNIB Scotland National Democracy Week is a good time to think about whether our democracy is accessible to all. The right to vote independently, and in secret, is a cornerstone … Continue reading →

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Urgent improvements needed to ensure transparency for voters in a digital age

Posted on July 2, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Not so long ago, the only time some people would know that an election was happening would be when a handful of leaflets came through the door, or placards appeared in a few front gardens. Continue reading →

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Inclusion Scotland’s Access to Politics project – the journey so far

Posted on July 2, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

A guest blog by Ethan Young, Civic Participation Officer at Inclusion Scotland True and effective democracy must reflect the society it serves. One in five people in Scotland identify as being disabled, yet we are drastically underrepresented in elected office. … Continue reading →

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