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Registering the missing millions
Our Chair, Sir John Holmes, has reflected on the findings of the Commission’s major study of the December 2018 electoral registers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK’s 372 electoral registers are the cornerstone of our democracy. You have … Continue reading
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New Electoral Commission guidance for charities: the Lobbying Act shouldn’t stop you from campaigning
Following the publication of new Electoral Commission guidance for non-party campaigners, Douglas Dowell, Policy Manager at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has written a blog outlining the impact this will have. At NCVO, we’re always looking for ways … Continue reading
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Observing snap elections in Ukraine
Mark Pascoe, Electoral Guidance Manager at the Commission, recently went to Ukraine to observe the early parliamentary election. He visited in a personal capacity and has written about his experiences while there. After visiting North Macedonia last year, I have … Continue reading
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Looking back at the European Parliamentary elections
The European parliament election that was never going to happen is now behind us, and we await the results which will emerge from Sunday evening once polls have closed across all member states. It is an anomaly for our politics … Continue reading
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European Elections in the UK – just another poll?
Our Chair has blogged about preparations for the European Parliamentary elections on 23 May. He outlines preparations in place, and the risks associated with cancelling elections once preparations have begun. He also writes about the need for there to be … Continue reading
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Public engagement in democracy – the need to be on the electoral register
The Commission has a responsibility to promote public awareness ahead of UK elections. Each year, we undertake a voter registration campaign ahead of scheduled elections, to make sure that eligible voters are aware of the need to be registered; and … Continue reading
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Battling for supremacy in Wester Ross
Martin, Senior Elections and Campaigners Adviser, tells us about his experience observing a by election in Wester Ross. No, not that one. Game of Thrones returned to our screens this week for the eagerly-awaited final season. Over the next six … Continue reading
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Update from Northern Ireland – looking ahead to the local council elections
Voters in Northern Ireland go the polls on 2 May for the local council elections. Everyone involved in elections wants to ensure that voters are able to have their say with confidence. We are urging people to make sure they … Continue reading
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Why we are developing a prosecutions policy
There has been coverage this weekend, and theatrical ‘fury’ – first reported in the Sunday Telegraph – about the Commission’s developing plans to begin undertaking prosecutions. It is assumed that we plan to move to taking landmark cases through the … Continue reading
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See democracy in action at UK elections through our modernised electoral observer scheme
Independent observation is a crucial part of our electoral process. It helps to ensure that elections are carried out in a transparent, accessible, impartial and secure way. In 2006, the UK introduced a scheme that allowed individuals and organisations to … Continue reading
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