The Electoral Reform Society welcomes the committee’s inquiry into the Elections Bill, a significant piece of legislation with far-reaching repercussions for the way our elections are held, which requires thorough scrutiny. We have long campaigned...
Posted 31 Aug 2021
Download as PDF (213.6KB pdf) The Electoral Reform Society welcomes the opportunity to respond to this inquiry into the work of the Electoral Commission. It is almost exactly 20 years since the Political Parties, Elections...
Posted 30 Nov 2020
Download as a PDF (107.3KB pdf) Proposal 1: Extension of regime Questions 1 and 2: Do you agree or disagree with this proposal for the extension of the imprints regime to digital election material? Please...
Posted 04 Nov 2020
Download as PDF (163.2KB pdf) The Electoral Reform Society is the UK’s leading voice for democratic reform. We work with everyone – from political parties, civil society groups and academics to our own members and...
Posted 30 Sep 2020
Download as PDF (130.5KB pdf) Democracy is about empowering citizens so they can actively take part in our political processes and make an informed decision at the ballot box. Transparency, fairness and accountability in political...
Posted 24 Sep 2020
Download as a pdf (179.3KB pdf) We welcome the CSPL’s review of electoral regulation in the UK, particularly in light of how digital campaigning has transformed the way parties and campaigners engage with voters. Public...
Posted 20 Aug 2020
Download as a .pdf file (266.9KB pdf) Written evidence submitted by the Electoral Reform Society We welcome this call for evidence and the committee’s commitment to post-legislative scrutiny of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act...
Posted 05 Nov 2019
Download as a .pdf (217.0KB pdf) Introduction Our democracy is at a critical juncture. We live in a time when our democratic processes face considerable threats from a range of sources – from ‘dark ads’...
Posted 30 Sep 2019
Download as pdf (165.8KB pdf) Executive Summary Simplifying, updating and consolidating electoral law is long overdue and will assist with improving voters’ experience. It is essential that we have robust, clear and coherent electoral laws...
Posted 10 Jun 2019
Download Briefing (112.0KB pdf) We welcome this consultation and the Government’s proposals to protect democratic debate and participation. Ensuring that those who campaign and stand for election are protected is an essential part of creating...
Posted 18 Oct 2018