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A speech by the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon David Mundell MP, marking the 20th anniversary of the Scotland Act 1998.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
British High Commissioner to Nigeria issued statement in support of the joint statement issued by heads of the international observer missions about postponement of Nigerian elections.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon opening speech at the Governing Council meeting on 29 January 2019.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered a speech on democratic participation at the Community of Democracies on 29 January 2019.
The Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, brings the final uncommenced section of the Scotland Act 2016 into force
Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith, gave a speech at the SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) on democratic engagement.
The United Kingdom and the United States reaffirm their support for free, fair and peaceful 2019 elections in Nigeria.
The British Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to open a call for concept bids to its devolved funds under the FCO Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy.
The statement reminds Nigerians of foreign missions' commitment to support the practice of democracy as the 2019 election campaign begins in the country.
Congresswoman Sara Medina is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower female parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Honduras and internationally.
Congresswoman Andrea Villagran is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower women parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Guatemala and internationally.
Women parliamentarians will sit in the House of Commons for an historic event to push for progress on women’s equality.
Eleven local authorities across England will be taking part in Voter ID pilots for the 2019 local elections. The pilots will provide further insight into how best to ensure the security of the voting process and reduce the r…
Writing in The Evening Standard, the Foreign Secretary explains why defending a free media must be a central element of British foreign policy.
Statement delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations on behalf of EU members of the Security Council.
Mark Babington has 20 years’ experience in the public sector and is a qualified FCA accountant.
The government is highlighting the seriousness of the threat of intimidation of candidates and campaigners to the integrity of public life and the electoral process.
Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith, gave a speech on democracy at the European Commission in Brussels.
Statement by Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, following presidential elections held in Maldives on 23 September.
FCO concerned by the decision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to prohibit the Hong Kong National Party.
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