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The government is highlighting the seriousness of the threat of intimidation of candidates and campaigners to the integrity of public life and the electoral process.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith, gave a speech on democracy at the European Commission in Brussels.
Statement by Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, following presidential elections held in Maldives on 23 September.
FCO concerned by the decision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to prohibit the Hong Kong National Party.
As of 15 September 2018, the United Kingdom has taken up the rotating 6-month chairmanship of the Executive Committee of the Community of Democracies.
The British High Commission today celebrated the upcoming International Day of Democracy through a lively event with Swaniti Initiative, a New Delhi based NGO.
Harriet Baldwin gave a statement on the Zimbabwean elections, calling for President Mnangagwa and the opposition to put the best interests of the country first.
Jeremy Hunt called on like-minded countries to support the international rules-based system through strong alliances, competitive economies and strong democracies.
The Houses of Parliament have passed government proposals for changes to anonymous voter registration.
The government will consult on plans to remove personal information from ballot paper and new electoral law offence.
Chris Skidmore, Minister for the Constitution, hosted the inaugural Electoral Summit yesterday, 11 December 2017.
Writing in The Times, Skidmore explained there will be a cross-party inquiry into intimidation and abuse of general election candidates.
This independent report makes recommendations about how the government can prevent electoral fraud in the UK.
The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote.
Today Chris Skidmore visited the University of Sheffield to see firsthand how an innovative project to encourage students to register to vote is having a direct impact.
Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore has today launched 18 pilot projects across England and Wales to reduce costs of the annual canvass for local authorities.
The Minister for the Constitution visited Birmingham City Council today to see how they're making it easier and more efficient to register to vote.
The Minister for the Constitution welcomes initial proposals published by the independent Boundary Commissions today.
Writing in the Telegraph, the Minister for the Constitution explains why boundary reform and equal seats are essential for our modern democracy.
British High Commission's statement on Ghana's electoral register.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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