Why now? The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 seeks to revitalise democracy at council level. One of the provisions enables local authorities to have the choice between maintaining the First Past The Post...
Posted 09 Mar 2022
Download as a PDF (182.8KB pdf) Following an initial announcement trailed in March at the conclusion of Part One of the Home Office’s PCC Review,[1] the government confirmed that it would be scrapping the Supplementary...
Posted 04 Feb 2022
Download as PDF (284.3KB pdf) Introduction The Elections Bill is a significant piece of legislation which, in some areas, will make considerable controversial changes to the conduct and administration of our elections. Despite its stated ambitions,...
Posted 12 Jan 2022
Download PDF (122.7KB pdf) The fifth hereditary peer by-election in less than six months has now taken place. This by-election was called to replace the seat left vacant following the death of Viscount Simon on...
Posted 02 Dec 2021
Download as PDF (173.6KB pdf) The Elections Bill is a significant piece of legislation with far-reaching consequences for the way our elections are held. It should be given time for thorough parliamentary scrutiny. There is a clear...
Posted 06 Sep 2021
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 briefing as a PDF (683.8KB pdf) Introduction Voter ID: An expensive distraction that undermines the right to vote The Elections Bill was introduced to parliament on 5 July 2021.[1] The bill contains proposals to...
Posted 12 Jul 2021
Download briefing as PDF (306.9KB pdf) As set out in the Queen’s Speech, the government is committed to introducing mandatory voter identification requirements at the polling station as part of its Elections Bill.[1] This legislation...
Posted 02 Jul 2021
Download as PDF (196.7KB pdf) A lasting legacy for the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland Contact: willstringer@sortitionfoundation.org Background In 2019, over 100 people from across Scotland were brought together to create a vision for Scotland’s future...
Posted 29 Jun 2021
Download as PDF (235.0KB pdf) The Electoral Reform Society welcomes the House of Lords Constitution Committee call for evidence and its inquiry into the future governance of the United Kingdom. Debate and concerns around the...
Posted 21 May 2021