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
Download as PDF (158.0KB pdf) Over a period of 18 months from 2013 to 2014, Electoral Reform Society Scotland carried out an in-depth investigation into the state of Scottish democracy. It involved a gathering of...
Posted 04 May 2022
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
Download as a PDF (698.5KB pdf) This briefing discusses a number of the different electoral systems under consideration as part of the negotiations on Senedd Reform; the Single Transferable Vote and the three variants of...
Posted 08 Apr 2022
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