Following the publication of the Electoral Commission report on the general election 2024 , the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee are considering the issue of the administration, process and conduct of the 2024 general election and how these could be improved for future elections. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the …
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Report – Review of the 2024 general election | HC 487 | 22 Jul 2025 | 69 | Responded |
Low turnout continues to be an issue of concern but was not due to the administration of the election. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27)
Recent changes to electoral systems, in particular the greater use of online portals, have provided new and necessary ways for people to engage with the electoral system. However, a consequence of this has been an increase in workload for electoral administrators and others in the electoral system. It appears to …
The completeness and accuracy of the electoral register has declined over the last thirty years. A consequence of this has been that an event- led registration process has developed, placing considerable additional burden on electoral administrators during their peak period of activity. This burden is unnecessary. The electoral register can …
Data should be shared across government and with appropriate public bodies with the purpose of identifying people who are not on the register or whose details are not up to date. We encourage the Government to develop an automated electoral registration system that actively prompts people to register to vote …
Postal voting now makes up a significant proportion of votes cast at elections and there is every possibility that the proportion of people voting in this way will continue to increase. There needs to be consideration given to what the purpose and timelines for postal voting should be since it …
Given this, the Government should, as part of its review, consider whether other means of ‘early’ and ‘flexible’ voting would aid participation in elections. (Recommendation, Paragraph 102)
The law should be changed to allow the re-issuing of postal ballot packs earlier than four days before the election. People should also be able to apply to change their method of voting, from postal to in-person or proxy, within the election window. People should be able to hand in …
We found the level of service provided by Royal Mail, especially in regard to the delivery of ballot packs and postal votes, encouraging. For as long as postal votes continue to be a substantial and essential part of the voting system, it is imperative that this level of service be …
The dissemination of information and differing perspectives remains central to a healthy democracy and is essential to effective elections. This has been threatened by the rise in mis- and dis- information, something that has contributed to the decline in trust in the UK’s political system in general and politicians in …
The abuse, harassment and intimidation seen at the general election was totally unacceptable and antithetical to our democracy. The level and extent to which this occurred is a serious cause for concern. Candidates for election must be able to go door to door and speak in public without fear. (Conclusion, …
It is vital that instances of abuse, harassment and intimidation are identified and addressed quickly. The police have a vital role in defending democracy, and this needs to be carried out proactively, not just reactively. (Conclusion, Paragraph 172)
There should be a coordinated and consistent police engagement response with all candidates throughout the country. (Recommendation, Paragraph 172)
Given the rise of online abuse, we agree with the Electoral Commission that Ofcom has a vital role to play ahead of the next election considering their new power and duties. It is vital that work is done early to set up new measures, so that they can be tested …
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | Rushanara Ali MP · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Stuart Ison · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | View ↗ |
| 21 Jan 2025 | David Gold · Royal Mail, Laura Lock · Association of Electoral Administrators, Peter Stanyon · Association of Electoral Administrators, Ricky McAulay · Royal Mail | View ↗ |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Jackie Killeen · Electoral Commission, John Pullinger CB · Electoral Commission, Vijay Rangarajan · Electoral Commission | View ↗ |