Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Recommendation 63

63

Police must proactively address electoral abuse and intimidation to defend democracy

Conclusion
It is vital that instances of abuse, harassment and intimidation are identified and addressed quickly. The police have a vital role in defending democracy, and this needs to be carried out proactively, not just reactively. (Conclusion, Paragraph 172)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗