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Find out how to buy print copies of official documents (command, House of Commons and un-numbered act papers) and how to be listed as a supplier of print copies.
An easy read guide to applying for a postal vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.
An overview of the process by which bills become law.
Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.
This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.
Your Vote Matters aims to give people the knowledge and skills to influence local and national politics.
An easy read guide to applying for a Voter Authority Certificate in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the application.
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
This guidance provides detailed advice on good election security practice. If you are an election candidate, please visit the Candidate Security Guidance Collection linked at the top of this page to find the specific informa…
Individual Electoral Registration gives everyone who is eligible to vote control over their own registration and the option to register online.
This guidance, for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC), explains how to draft amendments to bills.
This guidance from the Office for Students offers guidance to higher education providers for facilitating electoral registration in England.
The Royal Mencap Society has developed an easy-to-read guide about voting and registering to vote.
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights.
Guidance on financial resolutions and their role in the legislative process.
How political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 21 polls.
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