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<p>The Elections Bill delivers against the Government’s manifesto commitment to protect
our democracy and ensure that it remains secure, fair, modern, and transparent.</p><p>The
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill seeks to return to tried-and-tested constitutional
arrangements, which affirm the central role of the electorate. By repealing the Fixed-term
Parliaments Act we will increase legal, constitutional and political certainty around
the process for the dissolution of Parliament and the calling of a new Parliament,
and reinforce public confidence in our democratic system.</p><p>The measures in these
Bills, alongside wider work across government, support the core Summit for Democracy
themes of strengthening democracy and defending against authoritarianism; fighting
corruption; and promoting respect for human rights.</p>
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