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Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies d . National Government f . Local Governments g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations h . Political parties/ candidates i . Media
Comments: The Electoral Commission is responsible for promoting public awareness and education around the electoral systems in the U.K. - The Electoral Commission is the primary body responsible for national voter information campaigns. It runs public education campaigns, provides guidance on voter registration, ID requirements, and voting procedures.
- Local Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Returning Officers provide localized information, such as polling station locations and local voting logistics.
- The UK Government, particularly the Cabinet Office, supports national campaigns and policy implementation, especially around new voting requirements (e.g., voter ID).
- National and local media outlets play a significant role in disseminating voter information, often amplifying official messages and deadlines.
- NGOs/Civil Organizations: Groups like Democracy Club, Unlock Democracy, and others run independent campaigns to raise awareness and encourage voter participation.
- While their primary goal is campaigning, political parties also inform voters about how and where to vote, especially in targeted constituencies.
Source: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Article 13: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/13
Verified: 2025/06/16
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Article 13: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/13
Official Website of Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/education/
The Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
Verified: 2025/06/16
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body e . Yes, conducted by the Government
Comments: Art 13(1) The Commission shall promote public awareness of—
a) current electoral systems in the United Kingdom and any pending such systems, together with such matters connected with any such existing or pending systems as the Commission may determine; marking of ballot papers in any election mentioned in section 9A
Source: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Article 13: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/13
The Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
Verified: 2025/06/16
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