Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill

Key Points

• The main aim is the abolition of the Electoral Commission.
• It is a Commons-originating bill that has progressed to the 2nd reading in the House of Commons (first reading in 2021, second reading in 2022).
• The bill mentions 'connected purposes' that would be addressed by the new arrangements that replace the Commission's role.
• If enacted, election oversight and related regulatory duties would be handled by a different system or body.

Progress

The bill has had its first and second readings in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage. If it proceeds, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.