The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 creates a five year period between general elections. Early elections may only be held in specified circumstances. A joint committee has been appointed to undertake a statutory review of the Act and undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of Government proposals to repeal the Act.
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Election Timetables (466 KB, PDF)
This Research Paper sets out the model timetables for Parliamentary general elections and by-elections. The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 creates a 25 day timetable for general elections, with a timetable of up to 27 days for a by-election. A model local election timetable is also included. The Paper updates and replaces Research Paper 09/44 Election Timetables. Please note that the new timetables are not yet in force.
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Election Timetables (466 KB, PDF)
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This landing page features Commons Library briefings on international elections.
