A Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to provide that election expenses relating to property, goods, services or facilities provided free of charge or at a discount are incurred only if authorised by the candidate or the candidate’s election agent; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
20 March 2019
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This bill would change the law so that election expenses for freebies given during a campaign only count if the candidate or their election agent authorises them. It covers property, goods, services or facilities provided free of charge or at a discount. The aim is to improve transparency and control over campaign spending by making authorisation a requirement.
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and had its first reading in 2019; it has not yet progressed to the Lords.
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