Pre-election period

What is the pre-election period?

The pre-election period describes the period of time immediately before elections or referendums when specific restrictions on communications activity are in place. The term 'heightened sensitivity’ is also used.

A short guide to publicity during the pre-election period

This guide provides advice and guidance on the publicity restrictions that should be observed by local authorities during the pre-election period.

You may also be interested in the guidance produced by the National Cyber Security Centre and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, which contains reminders around good cyber security practices for the systems that support the delivery of UK elections.