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The Youth Count! Democracy Challenge programme has been designed to help young people develop an understanding of democracy and voting.
Guidance on financial resolutions and their role in the legislative process.
A guide on the process of a Bill moving through Parliament
This note is to aid clarity and certainty on the numbers of signatures required, and to assist candidates and their supporters and those administering elections.
How political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 21 polls.
The Electoral Commission has produced new performance standards for Returning Officers and updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the need for King's or Prince's consent, and the process to follow.
This pack is designed to help you plan, run and evaluate your event for National Democracy Week.
This code of practice will put guidance for non-party campaigners at national elections on a statutory footing.
Rock Enrol!® is a high quality, interactive resource pack to encourage young people to register to vote.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2020.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2024.
Videos created by the Electoral Commission offering valuable insights into how to improve the accessibility of elections for everyone.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2024.
A collection of ready-to-use information and resources to inform your democratic engagement work with homeless citizens and frequent movers.
The government’s response to the report of the Electoral Commission on the local elections in England, held on 4 May 2023.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2018.
The Constitution Group Analysis Team within Cabinet Office designed a qualitative research project to explore barriers to registering to vote.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in December 2024.
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