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  • Dates when the clocks go back or forward - includes British Summer Time, Greenwich Mean Time

  • Find out how to buy print copies of official documents (command, House of Commons and un-numbered act papers) and how to be listed as a supplier of print copies.

  • An easy read guide to applying for a postal vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.

  • An overview of the process by which bills become law.

  • Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.

  • Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.

  • Your Vote Matters aims to give people the knowledge and skills to influence local and national politics.

  • The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.

  • An easy read guide to applying for a Voter Authority Certificate in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the application.

  • This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.

  • This guidance provides detailed advice on good election security practice. If you are an election candidate, please visit the Candidate Security Guidance Collection linked at the top of this page to find the specific informa…

  • This pack is designed to help you plan, run and evaluate your event for National Democracy Week.

  • An easy read guide to applying for a proxy vote in England, Scotland or Wales. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the online application.

  • The Royal Mencap Society has developed an easy-to-read guide about voting and registering to vote.

  • Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the need for King's or Prince's consent, and the process to follow.

  • Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.

  • Videos created by the Electoral Commission offering valuable insights into how to improve the accessibility of elections for everyone.

  • This guidance, for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC), explains how to draft amendments to bills.

  • This guidance from the Office for Students offers guidance to higher education providers for facilitating electoral registration in England.

  • Individual Electoral Registration gives everyone who is eligible to vote control over their own registration and the option to register online.