revealed 5 March 2024
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The Church of Scotland is backing a brand new marketing campaign to encourage individuals to enroll to vote within the subsequent common election.
The voter registration champion scheme targets voters who’re prone to not having the ability to communicate as a result of they didn’t register in time to participate.
It’s Voter Registration Week (4-11 March) and the Church of Scotland, together with the Baptist Union of Nice Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are ambassadors for the initiative.
Underneath the scheme, native church buildings that signal as much as be champions can be outfitted to extend democratic participation by registering individuals to vote, offering details about the necessity to have correct photograph ID and inspiring individuals to show up on polling day.
Emma Jackson, convenor of the Church of Scotland’s public life and social justice group, welcomed the initiative, which was arrange by neighborhood organizer group Residents UK.
He mentioned: “In a simply and compassionate society, exercising our proper to vote is a elementary means wherein we cannot solely take part in democracy, however display our love for our neighbors that have an effect on us all and we maintain our leaders accountable.
“The Church of Scotland is uniquely positioned in communities round Scotland and is delighted to be working with Residents UK and others as we assist encourage and facilitate voter registration and participation in elections.”
Democratic Crucial
The Electoral Fee has warned that 8 million eligible voters might not vote within the subsequent common election as a result of they don’t register to vote on time;
A complete of 4 million eligible voters might not vote as a result of they don’t have correct photograph ID and 14 million eligible voters might not as a result of they aren’t motivated to vote on Election Day.
Younger individuals, non-UK residents, renters or those that have just lately moved, these dwelling in economically deprived communities, or individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds are prone to not having the ability to vote.
The Voter Registration Champions scheme is ready as much as interact teams and encourage democratic participation in a non-partisan method.
To study extra about being a voter registration champion, go right here.
If you wish to study extra about voter registration, you’ll be able to hearken to the Religion in Voter Registration 10 Minute Politics podcast right here.
