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Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill

A Bill to abolish the Electoral Commission; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

29 April 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would abolish the Electoral Commission, the public body that currently runs and regulates elections and referendums in the UK. It also includes related provisions, described as “connected purposes,” about what happens to its duties and assets after abolition.

Key Points

Abolishes the Electoral Commission.
Includes provisions on transferring or reshaping its duties and assets after abolition (referred to as connected purposes).
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
Would establish or enable new arrangements for how electoral regulation is handled after abolition.
Affects voters, political parties, and local authority election administration.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If MPs approve, it would move to detailed committee scrutiny before continuing to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Voters and electorsPolitical parties and candidatesLocal authorities responsible for running electionsStaff of the Electoral Commission and related electoral workersElection-related organisations and civil society groups

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill

23 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 069 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

25 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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