Briefings

The Electoral Reform Society's research team produces in-depth submissions for consultations and inquiries, legislative briefings for specific bills, and general background briefings on our main areas of expertise.

Briefing on Special Purpose Committee report

Download as PDF (112.4KB pdf) We welcome the report of the Senedd’s Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform and the recent deal on Senedd reform between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru.  The Special Purpose Committee...

Posted 01 Jun 2022

ERS Legislative Briefing

London’s Local Elections: Lessons from Scotland

Download as PDF (105.9KB pdf) In May 2022, local elections will take place throughout Scotland and Wales, as well as in many parts of England, including the election of all local councillors in Greater London....

Posted 28 Apr 2022

London Eye

Briefing on the options for electing a diverse Senedd

ERS Cymru discuss a number of the different electoral systems under consideration as part of the negotiations on Senedd Reform. More on this issue Our work on Senedd reform More briefings on this topic Download...

Posted 08 Apr 2022

ERS Background Briefing

Why councillors in Wales should back STV

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

ERS Background Briefing

Briefing on the Elections Bill – Report stage

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

ERS Legislative Briefing