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Police will be better equipped to protect candidates from harassment and intimidation under new measures announced ahead of the local and devolved elections.
This collection of guidance sets out what candidates need to know and do about their security and signposts to more detailed guidance.
This page brings together advice from social media platforms about online security.
Information on the rules that charities must follow, and how candidates can engage with them during an election campaign.
Guidance for recruiters who support candidates at ‘Help required’ status, manage deadline extensions and arrange application re-submissions.
The Security Minister encourages candidates to use support available, including dedicated police officers, during the local election campaign to keep them safe.
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 information you need on protective, cyber...
Ad hoc management information.
The process for a recruiter to confirm applicant type, issue forms, and identify when a candidate has provided their information.
Actively seeking applications from under-represented groups can ensure a broader range of applicants for all roles.
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