Live-Stream Vote Counting

Every counting room in every constituency must be live-streamed from start (ballot box) to finish (vote counting) with footage archived and available for public review.

Under the current Parliamentary Elections Act, the law protects the secrecy of how any individual votes and strictly punishes anyone who tries to find out or publish someone’s vote during polling hours. We agree with that and do not propose anything that takes away the sanctity of any voter’s choice.  

However, the law does not say that the public cannot see boxes being shown empty, sealed, transported, and later counted in full view.  Our proposal is carefully designed to obey the law: no cameras in booths, no footage that reveals how any individual voted, and no broadcasting of results while polls are still open. We want to stream the integrity of the process, not the identity of the voter.

Why It Matters

• Eliminates suspicion or speculation.

• Builds trust in results — win or lose.

• Shields election workers from false accusations.

• Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.

• Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.

Supporting Measures

• Eliminates suspicion or speculation.

• Builds trust in results — win or lose.

• Shields election workers from false accusations.

• Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.

• Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.

The BFM Principle: If vote counting is honest, there is no reason for it to be hidden from the people.