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September 28, 2019

Millions will be missing from electoral register in event of snap election

There are stark differences in registration levels, with younger people and renters missing from the register in far greater numbers than older, white and owner-households.
June 11, 2019

Buried official figures demolish government case for mandatory voter ID, says ERS

New research for the Electoral Commission has dealt a fresh blow to the government’s case for mandatory voter ID, says the Electoral Reform Society.
May 29, 2019

Call for urgent reform of electoral law relating to threats

Currently, the law does not disqualify candidates with a track record of issuing threats from standing for elected office.
April 30, 2019

Electoral Reform Society calls for clarity over European elections

The Electoral Reform Society has called for the government to provide clarity over the UK’s participation in the European elections.
April 10, 2019

Call for government to regulate online political advertising

Campaigners have called on the government to deal with the ‘wild west’ in online political advertising.
April 1, 2019

New easy read voting guide to help people with learning disabilities

An easy read guide for voters with a learning disability has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Mencap.
March 25, 2019

Voter fraud figures show mandatory ID proposals are 'a solution looking for a problem’

The Electoral Commission found ‘no evidence of large-scale electoral fraud’ relating to the 2018 electoral cycle.
October 23, 2018

Unlock Democracy calls for inquiry into police delay in investigatng Leave campaigns

Campaigners have called on the Chair of the Justice Select Committee to open an inquiry into why the Metropolitan Police have delayed their investigation into alleged criminal activity by organisations that campaigned to leave the EU.
October 19, 2018

Call for inquiry into police delay in investigating Leave campaigners

Campaigners call on Chair of the Justice Select Committee to open an inquiry into why the Metropolitan Police have delayed their investigation into alleged criminal activity by organisations that campaigned to leave the EU.
September 3, 2018

Electoral Commission statement on accessibility of elections

The Cabinet Office has published recommendations to help in making elections more accessible for voters with a disability, following a call for evidence.