CPA UK organised a virtual training course for future Short-Term Election Observers. The training course was primarily for parliamentarians in the British Isles and Mediterranean Region.

The course aimed to increase participants’ understanding of the process of election observation, the role of election observers and CPA BIMR Election Observation Missions.

No prior experience in election observation was required before joining. Before joining future CPA BIMR Election Observation Missions in UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, Short-Term Observers are required to have completed this training programme. Each legislature was welcome to nominate up to four parliamentarians to participate in this course and the nominations of parliamentarians from a diverse range of backgrounds was encouraged. The deadline for nominations was Monday 27 September.

For further information, please contact Josh Drake, drakejb@parliament.uk.