Democracy

An event is being held for aspiring politicians in Jersey a year ahead of the general election.

Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

The deadline to register is the end of April.

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were "astounded" to be denied entry to the country while on a trip to visit the West Bank.

Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.

A number of long-serving councillors said they will not stand for re-election this May.

16-year-old Eva Redelinghuys, who is on working with the Youth Forum to try to engage more young people in the election, said finding unbiased information about big political issues is difficult.

Voters are asked to update their electoral register details ahead of April's local authority poll.