This briefing was written for the Representation of the People Bill. More on this issue Our work on digital campaigning and imprints More information on the Representation of the People Bill Download this briefing as...
Posted 26 Feb 2026
This briefing was sent to MPs for the second reading of the Representation of the People Bill on Monday 2nd March. More on this issue More briefings for this bill More information on the Representation...
Posted 23 Feb 2026
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
Download as PDF (213.6KB pdf) The Electoral Reform Society welcomes the opportunity to respond to this inquiry into the work of the Electoral Commission. It is almost exactly 20 years since the Political Parties, Elections...
Posted 30 Nov 2020
Download as a PDF (107.3KB pdf) Proposal 1: Extension of regime Questions 1 and 2: Do you agree or disagree with this proposal for the extension of the imprints regime to digital election material? Please...
Posted 04 Nov 2020
Download as PDF (163.2KB pdf) The Electoral Reform Society is the UK’s leading voice for democratic reform. We work with everyone – from political parties, civil society groups and academics to our own members and...
Posted 30 Sep 2020
Download as PDF (130.5KB pdf) Democracy is about empowering citizens so they can actively take part in our political processes and make an informed decision at the ballot box. Transparency, fairness and accountability in political...
Posted 24 Sep 2020
Download as a pdf (179.3KB pdf) We welcome the CSPL’s review of electoral regulation in the UK, particularly in light of how digital campaigning has transformed the way parties and campaigners engage with voters. Public...
Posted 20 Aug 2020
Download as a .pdf file (266.9KB pdf) Written evidence submitted by the Electoral Reform Society We welcome this call for evidence and the committee’s commitment to post-legislative scrutiny of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act...
Posted 05 Nov 2019
Download as a .pdf (217.0KB pdf) Introduction Our democracy is at a critical juncture. We live in a time when our democratic processes face considerable threats from a range of sources – from ‘dark ads’...
Posted 30 Sep 2019