19 January 2012: Chief Executive – speech at SOLACE elections conference
Peter Wardle, Chief Executive at the Electoral Commission, emphasises the need for the electoral community to work together to bring individual electoral registration about effectively, and to make it work for voters so that no one misses their chance to have their say at elections.
15 June 2011: Commission Chair – speech to the Constitution Unit
Jenny Watson, Chair of the Electoral Commission and Chief Counting Officer at the recent referendums on the Parliamentary Voting System and the powers of the Welsh Assembly has today given a speech to the Constitution Unit reflecting on the referendum experience and setting out suggestions to ensure voters get a consistent and high quality service at elections.
23 June 2010: Commission Chair – talks at Hansard event – 'Why can't I vote at my ATM?'
Our Chair Jenny Watson recently spoke at an event organised by the Hansard Society to debate the efficacy of UK voting practices and the possibilities for its modernisation:
18 March 2010: Commission Chair – speech on 'Every voter counts – completing the journey to democratic equality'
On 18 March 2010 Jenny Watson, Commission Chair, gave a speech at the University of Liverpool on how elections and electoral registration can be run in a way that helps achieve democratic equality.
1 February 2010: Commission Chair – speech to the Association of Electoral Administrators Annual Conference
On 1 February 2010 Jenny Watson, Commission Chair, gave a speech setting out the Commission's priorities for ensuring a smooth general election and delivering long-term improvements in the way electoral registration and elections are run.
4 September 2009: Commission Chair – speech to the Association of Electoral Administrators
On 4 September 2009 Jenny Watson, Commission Chair, gave a speech on plans for the UK general elections and beyond.
30 June 2009: Commission Chair – speech to UCL Constitution Unit
On June 30 2009 Jenny Watson, Commission Chair, set out her vision for rebuilding public confidence in democracy and putting the voter first.
- read the speech on rebuilding public confidence (PDF)
- press release on the speech about rebuilding public confidence
January 2009: Putting voters first – speech to SOLACE national elections conference
Peter Wardle, Commission Chief Executive, outlines the Commission's views on how the interests of voters can be put first in every aspect of the electoral process.
