Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Establishes a regulatory framework for political opinion polling in the UK.
• Requires disclosure of poll methodology, sample size, fieldwork dates and funding when polls are published.
• Creates or designates an oversight body to monitor compliance and handle breaches.
• Provides for penalties or sanctions for breaches of the rules.
• Applies to polls used in political campaigns or public political discourse.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. It will next move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and further readings if it progresses.