Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Elections: Reform

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 83 of his Department's policy paper entitled Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections, published on 17 July 2025, whether the code of conduct will include Islamophobia.

Answer: The Government is clear that all forms of harassment, intimidation and abuse are unacceptable and have no place in our democracy. As set out in the Restoring Trust in our Democracy strategy, we will work with the Speaker’s Conference and the Electoral Commission to develop a code of conduct for campaigning which is fit for purpose. This code will aim to reduce harassment and intimidation of all forms, improve the tone of campaigning, and promote a safer and more inclusive democratic environment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 75621
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2025-0503
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
House of Lords; Elections: Reform
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Codes of practice Conduct Elections Reform Anti-Muslim hostility
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