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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

1 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would abolish the Electoral Commission, the independent body that oversees elections and referendums in the UK. It is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons, and the title indicates it may include related provisions to deal with the abolition and any associated changes to electoral administration.

Key Points

Abolition of the Electoral Commission as a public body.
Provisions for connected purposes related to the abolition (addressing how its functions might be handled after abolition).
Introduced in the House of Commons and at the first stage of passage through Parliament.

Who is affected?

Electoral Commission staff and commissionersLocal authorities and electoral registration officersPolitical parties and candidatesVoters and the general publicGovernment departments and ministers responsible for electoral administration

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill

23 Jun 2022

Order for Second Reading on Friday 9 December, read and discharged. The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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