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Political Extremism
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Advice
  Making statements
  Running hustings
  Responding to extremist demonstrations
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Political Extremism

Advice for churches

Advice on making statements to the media – in the run up to elections, church or inter-faith groups have put out statements stating their opposition to racist or extremist policies and encouraging people to vote. If you are thinking of putting out such a statement, you can find advice here.

Advice for churches on running hustings or question-time events before elections – many churches run question-time events in the run up to elections where candidates are invited to put their case. However should churches invite representatives of extremist political parties? Click here to read what your church will need to take into account.

Guidance for areas represented by extremist political parties - Churches have urged people not to vote for candidates who promote racist policies. But if you are represented by an elected councillor from an extremist party, how should churches respond? These guidelines offer answers to some of the practical questions that churches are now facing.

A guidance note from the Church of England - Countering far right political parties, extremist groups and racist politics.

Suggestions for responding to extremist demonstrations

For further information:
Speaking Out: Guidance on campaigning and political activities (CC9) - www.charitycommission.gov.uk/publications/cc9.asp#24

Charities and elections -
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/supportingcharities/elect.asp


The Electoral Commission - http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/ or 020 7271 0616
The Electoral Commission’s Hustings Guidance March 2010

 


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