elections

April 13, 2019

Government breached prisoners’ human rights by not allowing them to vote

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the government breached prisoners’ human rights by refusing to allow them to vote.
April 8, 2019

MPs to debate votes at 16

MPs from across the Commons will call for the government to extend the vote to 16 and 17 year olds in a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 10 April.
April 1, 2019

New easy read voting guide to help people with learning disabilities

An easy read guide for voters with a learning disability has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Mencap.
March 25, 2019

Voter fraud figures show mandatory ID proposals are 'a solution looking for a problem’

The Electoral Commission found ‘no evidence of large-scale electoral fraud’ relating to the 2018 electoral cycle.
March 24, 2019

Thailand: Next government must ensure urgent human rights reforms

Election takes place after more than four years in which freedom of expression has been systematically repressed, says Amnesty International.
March 9, 2019

Electoral Reform Society calls on government to close non-dom party donor loophole

Campaigners have demanded an end to party funding loopholes, following news that millions of pounds have been given to UK parties by tax exiles since July 2009.
March 8, 2019

Thailand: dissolution of political party highlights authorities' abuse of power

The measure raises strong concerns about the human rights to freedom of association and expression in the period leading to elections, says Amnesty.
February 19, 2019

Need for campaign rule overhaul 'bigger than Brexit', says ERS

The Electoral Reform Society has responded to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee's inquiry on fake news and disinformation.
February 14, 2019

ACLU challenges New Hampshire law targeting student voters

Some politicians are clearly terrified of the youth vote, says attorney with the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project.
February 10, 2019

UN experts urge action over albinism atrocities in run-up to Malawi elections

False beliefs that the body parts of people with albinism can bring good luck and political power when used in witchcraft-related rituals lead to serious human rights abuses.