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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 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.
An easy read guide to applying for a proxy vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2020.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2019.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2019
The Electoral Commission has produced new performance standards for Returning Officers and updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2024.
This guidance from the Office for Students offers guidance to higher education providers for facilitating electoral registration in England.
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.
The new digital imprints regime for political campaigning will increase transparency for voters and empower them to make informed decisions.
The government’s response to the report of the Electoral Commission on the local elections in England, held on 4 May 2023.
The Constitution Group Analysis Team within Cabinet Office designed a qualitative research project to explore barriers to registering to vote.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in December 2024.
These papers outline the methodology taken to calculate the value of the New Burdens funding to be paid to local authorities to implement the Elections Act.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2023.
Videos created by the Electoral Commission offering valuable insights into how to improve the accessibility of elections for everyone.
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