elections

September 2, 2016

UN chief calls for restraint in Gabon electoral crisis

Voicing deep concerns about the unfolding electoral crisis in Gabon, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday called for restraint and the upholding of international standards of human rights there. He expressed UN support for a transparent verification of its recent presidential election results.
December 28, 2015

UN sets January target date to begin intra-Syrian peace talks

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has set 25 January 2016 as the target date to begin talks between the parties aimed at ending the five-year-old conflict, his spokesperson has announced .
December 26, 2015

Central African Republic polls now scheduled for 30 December

The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place tomorrow (27 December) in the Central African Republic (CAR) will now be held on 30 December 2015, says the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country
November 13, 2015

UN chief welcomes outcome of Myanmar election

Un Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed last weekend's elections as “a significant achievement in Myanmar’s democratic transition”.
March 5, 2015

General Election 2015 focus: 'Vote for what you believe in'
January 9, 2014

Lobbying Bill still a threat to free speech
January 9, 2014

Government starting to move on 'undemocratic' Lobbying Bill

The government will make some changes to its much criticised Lobbying Bill, but charities and NGOs say much more is needed.
December 16, 2013

Why the Lobbying Bill is misplaced and dangerous

The government’s Transparency in Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning, and Trade Union Administration Bill – described in the Financial Times as “one of the worst pieces of legislation put before the Houses of Parliament for many moons” – enters Committee stage in parliament on 16 and 18 December 2013, and goes to Report stage on 13 and 15 January 2014. Ekklesia co-director Simon Barrow explains what is wrong with this dangerous piece of legislation and how it can be, and is being, challenged.
December 11, 2013

Faith groups accuse Lobbying Bill of 'silencing the poor'

Faith leaders have gathered at Parliament to urge MPs to rewrite the Lobbying Bill and prevent significant damage to legitimate civil society campaigning.
December 10, 2013

Consultation and recommendations on Part Two of the Lobbying Bill