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No dedicated code for political advertising
News Article 28 June 2004
The Electoral Commission has backed away from the introduction of a specific code of practice in relation to non-broadcast political advertising.
Witness confusion blamed for ballot losses
Press Review 16 June 2004
The loss of up to 60,000 postal votes in northern England in last week's elections took place because of apparent confusion over the need to get them witnessed.
Britons 'feverish' about politics
Press Review 4 June 2004
Contrary to popular perceptions Britain is a "hidden hotbed" of political debate, the Electoral Commission said yesterday.
Poll shows politics is 'alive and well'
News Article 3 June 2004
The Electoral Commission has claimed the public is more interested in politics than is portrayed.
Ballot paper deadline will be met, ministers predict
Press Review 1 June 2004
The government has predicted that voters will receive their postal ballot papers by tonight's Midnight deadline, after council workers worked throughtout the bank holiday weekend to ensure their distribution.
Politicians should say sorry says Younger
Press Review 7 May 2004
Interviewed in the Independent, Sam Younger, the chairman of the Electoral Commission, says politicians should be more open when they make mistakes.
Women less politically active than men, study finds
News Article 27 April 2004
A new study has confirmed that women are significantly less likely to become politically active than men.
Minimum age for MPs to fall to 18
Press Review 20 April 2004
The Electoral Commission has reached the conclusion that 18 year olds should have the right to stand for Parliament.
Postal voting code 'unworkable'
Press Review 19 April 2004
A new code designed by the Electoral Commission to prevent postal voting fraud has been deemed unworkable after the three main political parties admitted that they would ignore parts of it.
Report rejects votes at 16
News Article 19 April 2004
The Electoral Commission has concluded that the voting age should not be reduced to 16.
Electoral Commission criticised over 'lunatics' guidance
Press Review 15 April 2004
The Electoral Commission is under fire over guidance published on its website which refers to those with mental illness as "lunatics" or "idiots".
Labour 'to back reduction in voting age'
News Article 14 April 2004
Education secretary Charles Clarke and lord chancellor Lord Falconer are among senior Labour ministers ready to support a lowering of the voting age to 16.
Labour to back reduction in voting age
Press Review 14 April 2004
Labour appears set to back a reduction in the voting age to 16 if it is recommended by the Electoral Commission next week.
Watchdog to back votes at 16
Press Review 12 April 2004
The Electoral Commission will next week back a reduction in the voting age to 16.
