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Second Report - The Work of the Electoral Commission
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
HC 462
Published 20 October 2022
Recommendations
9
Accepted in Part
The Committee believes, regardless of the complexity of the legislation, it is vital that the...
Recommendation
The Committee believes, regardless of the complexity of the legislation, it is vital that the Electoral Commission has sufficient internal expertise to clarify ambiguities in the law or guidance in a timely manner, particularly during regulated periods. The Electoral Commission …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes that the recommendations are primarily addressed to the Electoral Commission but will consider expanding the Strategy and Policy Statement to specify parties and campaigners of all sizes for feedback on guidance.
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Accepted in Part
Para 85
The responsibilities of multiple regulators in the digital space interlock with the Electoral Commission’s role...
Recommendation
The responsibilities of multiple regulators in the digital space interlock with the Electoral Commission’s role to regulate money spent on political campaigning. The Government’s draft Strategy and Policy Statement for the Electoral Commission encourages cooperation between regulators to avoid duplication …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees that cooperation between regulators is important and highlights existing information-sharing powers and roundtables, but does not propose mandating advert libraries or criteria for them.