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Representation of the People (Undue Influence) Bill

A Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to extend the concept of undue influence; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

13 April 2010

In Plain English

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This Bill would change the Representation of the People Act 1983 to extend the concept of 'undue influence' in elections. It aims to strengthen protection for voters by covering more forms of improper pressure during voting and related activities.

Key Points

Extends the meaning of 'undue influence' under the Representation of the People Act 1983.
Aims to cover more forms of pressure, coercion or influence affecting how people vote.
Could apply to a wider range of actors and situations beyond the current scope.
Originated in the Commons; had its 1st Reading on 10 March 2010 and is now at the 2nd Reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings, before potentially going to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Voters and the general electorate, including those who may be vulnerable to pressurePolitical parties and campaign organisersCandidates standing for electionElection officials and electoral administratorsCampaign organisations and other bodies involved in election campaigning

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Mar 2010

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Representation of the People (Undue Influence)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was presented to Parliament on 10 March 2010. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 85 as introduced

BillCommons

11 Mar 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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