Security guidance for candidates and agents

All candidates can access the Election Security Guidance page on gov.uk. This brings together expertise from across the security community to help candidates implement quick and effective personal security measures.

More information is available on the NPSA Defending Democracy page including a security video published by HMG.

More detailed guidance is available through the links provided.

Each police force has a designated Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for candidate safety, who will reach out to you following the close of nominations to introduce themselves, explain their role, and offer a security briefing.

We encourage you to review these materials to safeguard your personal safety during the election process.