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This note describes the operation of the First Past The Post and Alternative Vote systems.
Rock Enrol!® is a high quality, interactive resource pack to encourage young people to register to vote.
The new digital imprints regime for political campaigning will increase transparency for voters and empower them to make informed decisions.
The Electoral Commission has produced new performance standards for Returning Officers and updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers.
A guide on the process of a Bill moving through Parliament
The Taskforce sits within the framework of the National Committee for Safety of Journalists, which helps to ensure journalists are able to carry out their work free from physical threats, attacks and violence within the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This treaty was presented to Parliament in December 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2023.
This page brings together advice from social media platforms about online security.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2024.
This code of practice will put guidance for non-party campaigners at national elections on a statutory footing.
A collection of ready-to-use information and resources to inform your democratic engagement work with homeless citizens and frequent movers.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2020.
The government’s response to the report of the Electoral Commission on the local elections in England, held on 4 May 2023.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2018.
The Constitution Group Analysis Team within Cabinet Office designed a qualitative research project to explore barriers to registering to vote.
The Youth Count! Democracy Challenge programme has been designed to help young people develop an understanding of democracy and voting.
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