Briefings

The Electoral Reform Society's research team produces in-depth submissions for consultations and inquiries, legislative briefings for specific bills, and general background briefings on our main areas of expertise.

Briefing on votes at 16 (2026)

This briefing was written for the Representation of the People Bill. More on this issue Our work on votes at 16 More information on the Representation of the People Bill Download this briefing as a...

Posted 12 Feb 2026

ERS Background Briefing

Briefing on voter ID (2026)

This briefing was written for the Representation of the People Bill. More on this issue Our work on voter ID More information on the Representation of the People Bill Download this briefing as a PDF...

Posted 12 Feb 2026

ERS Background Briefing

Briefing on Modernising Electoral Registration

This briefing was written for the Representation of the People Bill More on this issue Our work on voter registration More information on the Representation of the People bill Download this briefing as a PDF...

Posted 12 Feb 2026

ERS Background Briefing