Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 118885
Elections: Intimidation
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Question
Paul Holmes
Conservative — Hamble Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, whether an election offence of intimidating council staff can apply after the close of poll, including to election counts
Answer
Samantha DixonProvisions in the Representation of the People Bill will empower courts to give tougher sentences to those who abuse candidates, campaigners, elected representatives and electoral staff by introducing a new statutory aggravating factor. The Bill will also...
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