Leducate Explains: Census
In this article, we would like to look at what the 2021 Census is.
Some ideas of what to include:
Why we have a census
The history of the census
How the census is carried out and regulations
(i.e. is there a punishment for not completing the census?)
Additional questions added to the census this year and why?
The issue of data protection and a census
Any controversial questions in the census, or legally challenged questions?
The above are guides of what we think will fit well in the article but are not prescriptive. It is important to bear in mind that we want our readers to come away with an understanding of what the census is, why it is important and its historical value nowadays.
NOTE - This article does stray very closely to the political. It should be noted that this series is purely informative, and should not take any particular opinion, good or bad.
The article should be 750 - 1000 words and should be an accessible explanation of the issue, in simple terms for to engage 16-18-year-olds without a legal background.
NOTE: We have found that it is essential for articles of this kind to be written with limited legal terms, and to be clearly defined when they are used, to make them as accessible as possible. We would ask, therefore, to limit complex legal jargon to ensure that the article is easily digestible by the targeted audience.
Remember - The law can be scary, at Leducate we hope to make it as accessible as possible!
Be sure to let us know if you are interested in writing this article below.