Proceeding contribution from Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

Amendment 84A 84A: After Clause 24, insert the following new Clause— "Ballot papers (1) Except in the case of postal votes, ballot papers must be given to voters unfolded. (2) The Commission shall monitor, and take such steps as they consider appropriate to securing, compliance with subsection (1). (3) Within three months of an election, the Commission shall publish a report pursuant to subsection (2). (4) If the Commission consider that failure to comply with subsection (1) may have affected the result of an election, it shall advise the Secretary of State on the validity of the election result and make public its advice."

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 711 c1152-3
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Armed forces Candidates Absent voting Direct selling Finance Families Elections Donors Expenditure Greater London Electoral Commission Electoral register European Parliament European Parliament members Inheritance tax Northern Ireland Members Political parties Public expenditure Proof of identity Registration Security Trade unions Tax allowances Returning officers Ballot papers Electoral registration officers Coordinated online record of electors
Legislation: Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Political Parties and Elections Bill

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