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International partners visited Hargeisa, Somaliland, pledge their support for transparent and inclusive elections in November
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
…Envoys meet Kenya's electoral commission, express concern about deterioration in political atmosphere, call on leaders and citizens to work together for free, fair, credible, and peaceful poll.…
The Minister for the Constitution heard from disability rights campaigners about the barriers they face when participating in the democratic process.
This UK statement was delivered at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Somalia on 27 September 2017.
The High Commissioner said Britain fully supports the initiative from the Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland, for a dialogue process leading to a road map of reforms ahead of the 2021 elections.
The Minister for Europe will visit on 25-26 September to explore UK-Belarus cooperation on security, prosperity and reform.
Prime Minister Theresa May set out how the UK will be the strongest friend and partner to the EU after we leave the EU.
Envoys urge leaders and citizens to refrain from rhetoric and actions that incite hatred and violence.
First British voters required to show ID before casting their ballots in crackdown on fraud.
Chris Skidmore speaks on International Democracy Day
A new annual week of action which will put the spotlight on democracy and boost participation is to be launched by the government.
The UK supports democracy worldwide because we believe it is the system of government that best allows for individual freedom.
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP has appointed David Ross to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery for a term of four years, ending on 6 October 2021
Heads of Mission say the Kenya’s highest court delivered a powerful statement about the rule of law and the independence of the Judiciary.
At the All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disabilities, Chris Skidmore launches a Call for Evidence on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote and voting itself.
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns writes in the Western Mail
Ministers have confirmed they will press ahead with plans to make it easier for domestic abuse survivors to register to vote anonymously.
Heads of Mission in Kenya issue statement on the Supreme Court decision
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of six new Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission who will take up office on 1 September 2017.
A change suggested by the Minister for the Constitution will allow local authorities to use records for those with vision impairments to assist them with voting.
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