National Democracy Week: Scotland
18 Apr 2018
Cabinet Office written question – answered on 17th April 2018. Read the question and answer here.
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Electronic voting systems could replace paper ballots in Scotland
5 Apr 2018
It’s one of the few traditions in British life that has remained unchanged for more than a century. Whenever an election is called, voters head for polling places held in schools, community centres, church halls and the like. Just like their Victorian ancestors, they are asked to mark an X on a ballot paper next […]
Read moreWill Brexit be the trigger for indyref2?
29 Mar 2018
Brexit presents a challenge on many fronts. What will happen to trade? What will happen to the movement of people? What will happen on the island of Ireland? However, there is also a concomitant conundrum with regard to Scottish independence. And that conundrum is already provoking substantial debate, not least among those who voted Yes in […]
Read moreElectronic voting could pose security risk in Scotland, claim campaigners
22 Mar 2018
Scottish Government proposals that could see electronic voting introduced may leave Scotland vulnerable to election interference by foreign agents, campaigners have claimed. With a consultation on electoral reform due to close on 29 March, the Scottish Government said it wants to “explore and trial the potential of electronic voting solutions”. This could help increase voter participation, provide […]
Read moreAcademics and charity bosses write to Scottish Government to back pilots of online voting
20 Mar 2018
More than 30 leading academics and charity bosses have written to the Scottish Government urging them to undertake pilots of online voting for elections. The letter comes as the Scottish Government consults on various electoral reforms including the potential of an online voting option for elections.
Read moreOnline voting trial in Scotland backed by leading academics
20 Mar 2018
The Scottish Government is being urged to undertake trials of online voting by a group of thirty academics and charity bosses. In a letter to Joe Fitzpatrick, minister for Parliamentary Business, the group said the move would help achieve a “modern democracy”. A consultation is under way on changes to Scotland’s electoral system.
Read moreMSP: Online voting will ‘inject a new lease of life’ into Scotland’s democracy
13 Mar 2018
Online voting will ‘inject a new lease of life’ into democracy argues SNP MSP, Ruth Maguire, during a debate in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government is consulting on the reform, following its commitment to pilot the technology.
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