Recommendation 3

Whilst a number of the proposed measures have been widely supported, including on undue influence, the Government’s decision to focus on several ‘standalone’ reforms shows a lack of ambition. It has missed the only opportunity to bring forward a Bill which simplifies and consolidates electoral law, as has been recommended by the Law Commissions, our predecessor Committee and the CSPL. Such a Bill is likely to have received cross-party support, but most importantly, is required to make electoral law easier to understand and comply with - thereby supporting public confidence in elections.