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Building a better democracy
Building a better democracy
The Electoral Reform Society is an independent campaigning organisation working to champion the rights of voters and to improve UK democracy.
Why reform?
The decisions made by politicians affect all of our lives, from where the cuts to our public services fall to the stability of the job market and the cost of tuition fees. But there are currently serious problems with our democracy including:
• a disengaged and dissatisfied electorate,
• under-representation of women in parliament,
• a 100 years out-of-date unelected House of Lords.
Despite the rest of the world fighting hard for their democratic rights, in the UK less and less of us are bothering to turn out to vote at all.
We believe voters should be at the heart of British politics so the Electoral Reform Society campaigns to change 'business as usual' at Westminster and in town halls and devolved governments across the UK.
Our current campaigns
• Dumping a broken system: First Past the Post fails voters and undermines the legitimacy of our democratic institutions - it has to go. More about Dumping a broken system …
• Reforming the House of Lords: Ensuring that the reform of the Lords can deliver a modern and effective upper house. More about Reforming the House of Lords…
• Counting Women In: a coalition campaign to achieve gender equality across all levels of UK government by 2018. More about Counting Women In…
• Votes@16: a coalition campaign to lower the voting age. More about Votes@16…
What now?
Become a member and help shape the future of the Electoral Reform Society
Find out more about our work at www.electoral-reform.org.uk
Press Releases
Scottish Government has “stronger mandate” to decide referendum question
As controversy mounts over Westminster’s plans to set the terms of the mooted Scottish independence referendum the Electoral Reform Society Scotland has called on the government to accept that Holyrood has the “stronger mandate” to decide on the referendum question.
Electoral Reform Society: 6 million missing voters “just the tip of the iceberg"
The Electoral Reform Society has welcomed the publication of the Electoral Commission’s latest report into voter registration (Britain’s Electoral Registers 2011)
Electoral Reform Society: Vote change will ‘damage democracy and devolution’
New figures released by the Electoral Reform Society Wales (ERS) show the extent to which Welsh Labour would disproportionately benefit if First Past The Post was exclusively adopted for future Assembly elections.
Electoral Reform Society: Greater Manchester for Greater Democracy
Join us for an evening of discussion about campaigning for a democracy that works for everyone.
ERS: Scottish Democracy failing to realise dream of devolution
With Scottish politics now dominated by two big parties, small parties under pressure and women’s representation on the wane, the Electoral Reform Society say action is now needed to ensure that Scotland’s political system can continue to meet the original aspirations and expectations of the advocates of devolution.
Opinion Formers
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Special event coverage
Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences
Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.
Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.
Opinion Former Events
NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012
This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.
TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.
bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice
We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.
Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012
The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.
BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference
This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.
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