Joint Election Security and Preparedness Unit
2026-06-21 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL1184 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what are the current priorities and remit of the Joint Election Security and Preparedness Unit.
Answer
The Joint Election Security and Preparedness (JESP) Unit is a permanent function which sits jointly between Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), dedicated to protecting UK elections and referendums and coor...