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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 19 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2005. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.


General Election

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs if she will review the penalties for election offences; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The Government have published a policy paper for discussion on electoral administration. This paper invites comments on existing and proposed new electoral offences and the appropriate penalties to be applied.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
745; 434 c353W;434 c355W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Crime Administration Elections Election offences