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News during the Election period
In the six-week run up to an election a period called purdah applies to government funded organisations such as ours. We have to be very careful not to do or say anything that could be seen in any way to support any political party or candidate. We will not be issuing any press releases and we will only publish essential news during this time.
Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the pre-election period (often referred to as 'purdah').
Documents
General election 2015: guidance for civil servants PDF, 455KB, 39 pages
Scottish referendum: guidance for UK government civil servants - in effect from 22 August 2014 PDF, 240KB, 4 pages
European and local elections guidance: 2014 PDF, 197KB, 10 pages
Local and mayoral elections guidance - 2013 PDF, 182KB, 8 pages
Conduct in the period preceding elections to Police and Crime Commissioner roles - 2012 PDF, 188KB, 11 pages
Local and mayoral elections and mayoral referenda - 2012 PDF, 119KB, 6 pages
Elections in local authorities, devolved administrations and UK referendum on voting system - 2011 PDF, 114KB, 10 pages
Referendum on extending the law making powers of National Assembly for Wales - 2011 PDF, 100KB, 9 pages
Detail
Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the run up to local, national, European elections and the referendum on the voting system for the UK Parliament.
