by UK Engage | May 10, 2021
UK Engage has been appointed the official technology partner for the GFTU’s Biennial General Council Meeting. As its first virtual general council meeting, the GFTU will be calling on a secure live solution from its democratic delivery partner so that affiliate...
by UK Engage | Apr 28, 2021
Background Since the pandemic, legislation has been updated to ensure the validity of shareholder voting at general meetings. In June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation that included a temporary clause that allowed companies to undertake these democratic...
by UK Engage | Mar 29, 2021
In June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation that included a temporary update in relation to voting at virtual general meetings, AGMs, EGMs and other general meetings. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 included legislation that gave...
by UK Engage | Jan 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has led organisations across the globe to administer online meetings where face-to-face meetings were formally the norm. In some cases, where stakeholders (be it members, shareholders, employees, or tenants), have decision-making rights, the...
by UK Engage | Jan 4, 2021
AGM Voting Legislation: Temporary Legislation is Further Extended Measures from the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (including AGM voting legislation) are extended to relieve pressure on businesses dealing with coronavirus. The Government has announced that...
by UK Engage | Nov 27, 2020
Background Organisations that undertake AGMs and/or EGMs are obligated to allow members, shareholders, or employees (where appropriate) to be involved in decisions and therefore provide them with their democratic right to vote on motions and resolutions. Each...