Electoral Commission (Duties) Bill

A Bill to impose duties on the Electoral Commission to investigate allegations of electoral fraud and other breaches of electoral law and to act as the prosecuting authority for such offences; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Electoral Commission to investigate alleged electoral fraud and other breaches of electoral law, and to act as the prosecuting authority for those offences. It sets out related purposes to support these duties, effectively moving some investigative and prosecutorial functions to the Commission for electoral offences.

Key Points

Gives the Electoral Commission new duties to investigate alleged electoral offences.
Makes the Electoral Commission the prosecuting authority for those offences.
Covers electoral fraud and other breaches of electoral law.
Includes connected provisions to support these duties.
Would potentially change who prosecutes electoral offences (affecting existing prosecutors).

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move through Committee and Report stages, then to the Lords for consideration before becoming law.

Who is affected?

The Electoral Commission (and its staff and commissioners)Voters and members of the publicPolitical parties and candidatesThe Crown Prosecution Service and other prosecuting authoritiesThe police and the courts (as bodies involved in investigations and prosecutions)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electoral Commission (Duties)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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