Electoral Commission's work in 2017 examined
8 February 2018
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee scrutinises the work of the Electoral Commission.
- Inquiry: The work of the Electoral Commission
- Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
The Electoral Commission is the independent body that oversees elections and regulates political finances in the United Kingdom.
The Committee is holding a one-off evidence session with the Electoral Commission on 6th of March to review their work in 2017, and particularly the lessons to be learned from the organisation of the General Election in June 2017.
The Electoral Commission's reports on the elections in 2017 are available on their website.
Send a written submission
In advance of the oral evidence session, the Committee is inviting written submissions from the public and interested organisations, specifically on the issues below:
1. The administration locally and nationally of elections, including issues that emerged owing to the unexpected timing of the General Election.
2. The Electoral Commission's role as regulator of political party and campaign finance, including the regulation of spending by candidates and parties before and during elections.
3. The administration and promotion of voter registration, and wider promotion of participation in elections.
The deadline for submissions is 28th February 2018.
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