Statement on launch of CSPL review of electoral regulation

7 Jun 2020 04:03 PM

Commenting on the launch of the Committee on Standards in Public Life's review of electoral regulation, a spokesperson for the Electoral Commission yesterday said:

“The review launched by the Committee on Standards in Public Life is a welcome look at the regulatory framework on election finance, enforced by the Commission, the police and the courts. This framework ensures the integrity and transparency of democracy and political finance are maintained in the UK, and underpins public confidence in our democratic process.

“Since the current regulatory regime was established in 2000, the nature of campaigning at elections and referendums has changed; the use of digital campaigning techniques is significant and electoral laws are struggling to keep pace. This makes CSPL’s work even more timely and valuable. We look forward to engaging with the Committee on this review, and to discussing how the framework can be updated to strengthen financial regulation and deliver greater voter confidence.”

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