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Polling Stations (Regulation) Bill

Make it an offence to campaign in prescribed areas around polling stations on the day of certain elections; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

24 October 2007

In Plain English

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The Polling Stations (Regulation) Bill would make it an offence to campaign within a prescribed area around a polling station on the day of certain elections. It also allows for other related provisions to be put in place to support this ban. The aim is to reduce last-minute attempts to influence voters as they go to vote.

Key Points

Creates offences for campaigning in defined zones around polling stations on election day for specific elections.
Allows the exact zones and what counts as campaigning to be defined in regulations.
Applies to campaigning by individuals and organisations, including political parties, candidates and volunteers.
Includes enforcement provisions and penalties for breaches.
The scope is limited to certain elections rather than all voting occasions.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Campaigners and campaign organisations (including political parties, candidates and volunteers)Polling station staff and election officials responsible for enforcing the rulesVoters attending polling stations on election day who may be affected by restrictions around polling sites

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