Elections Expert Political AnalysisWho runs elections and how can they be improved? Independence, resources and workforce conditions are essential for electoral integrity Jun 6, 2019 EditorComment on Who runs elections and how can they be improved? Independence, resources and workforce conditions are essential for electoral integrity In new research published about how elections are run around the world, Toby S. James, Leontine
Elections Expert Political AnalysisVoter ID: our first results suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective Aug 2, 2018 AdminComment on Voter ID: our first results suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective Should we be asked to provide identification at polling stations? Toby James and Alistair Clark draw
Elections Studying at UEAStick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Stick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress As Northern Ireland struggles to set up a new executive, a gamble on a new
Elections Studying at UEAWhy Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Why Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections A common argument made against allowing 16-year-olds to vote is that teenagers are not mature
Elections Studying at UEAThe Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK Jul 5, 2018 EditorComment on The Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK UEA Student Megan Bennett argues that the lack of voting rights for prisoners in the
Elections Expert Political AnalysisMexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Jul 5, 2018 AdminComment on Mexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Following a landslide victory on 1 July, Mexico’s president elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leader
British politics ElectionsCatching the wave: How can democracy re-capture the youth vote? Jul 4, 2018 EditorComment on Catching the wave: How can democracy re-capture the youth vote? Electoral participation remains low amongst young people. In this blog, Beth Davies draws from focus
Elections Studying at UEAWhy “tough rules” would help referendums settle big issues Jul 3, 2018 EditorComment on Why “tough rules” would help referendums settle big issues In recent years the UK has conducted numerous referendums on major constitutional issues. Most of
Elections Higher EducationNational Democracy Week on Eastminster Jul 3, 2018 EditorComment on National Democracy Week on Eastminster It’s National Democracy Week! For the first time, 2-8 July 2018 has been designated as
Elections Public Policy and Administration Reforming ParliamemtScotland eyes a youthquake with online voting: here are some tips from past pilots Jan 2, 2018 AdminComment on Scotland eyes a youthquake with online voting: here are some tips from past pilots One achievement for 2017, as the year comes to an end, is that it has
