A Bill to impose restrictions on the types of decisions that local authorities can take during specified periods prior to local elections; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
20 October 2008
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The bill would limit the kinds of decisions local authorities can make in the run-up to local elections, to prevent actions that could be used to influence voters. It sets out which decisions are restricted and includes related provisions to support these rules. The measure falls under technology policy and is currently progressing in the Commons.
The bill originated in the Commons, with its first reading on 19 March 2008, and it is presently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
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19 Mar 2008
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
