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Find out how to buy print copies of official documents (command, House of Commons and un-numbered act papers) and how to be listed as a supplier of print copies.
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
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An easy read guide to applying for a postal vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.
An overview of the process by which bills become law.
This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.
Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.
Your Vote Matters aims to give people the knowledge and skills to influence local and national politics.
The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.
An easy read guide to applying for a Voter Authority Certificate in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the application.
Individual Electoral Registration gives everyone who is eligible to vote control over their own registration and the option to register online.
The Electoral Commission has produced new performance standards for Returning Officers and updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers.
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights.
The Royal Mencap Society has developed an easy-to-read guide about voting and registering to vote.
The new digital imprints regime for political campaigning will increase transparency for voters and empower them to make informed decisions.
Guidance on financial resolutions and their role in the legislative process.
This guidance provides detailed advice on good election security practice. If you are an election candidate, please visit the Candidate Security Guidance Collection linked at the top of this page to find the specific informa…
An easy read guide to applying for a proxy vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.
This note describes the operation of the First Past The Post and Alternative Vote systems.
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.
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