We are an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. Our aim is integrity and public confidence in the democratic process. We:
- register political parties
- make sure people understand and follow the rules on party and election finance
- publish details of where parties and candidates get money from and how they spend it
- set the standards for running elections and report on how well this is done
- make sure people understand it is important to register to vote, and know how to vote
- make sure boundary arrangements for local government in England are fair
Achievements and annual reports
Our annual report for 2007-08 will shortly be available. Past annual reports can be found in this section, including our most recent report for 2006-07, a significant year which saw the introduction of an Electoral Administration Act.
