Petition · past parliament
Make the penalties for breaking election rules far stronger
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
Vote Leave breaking electoral law in the referendum is the latest in a string of electoral scandals.
The fines are so small as to be seen as a reasonable cost to parties and campaign groups. Penalties should include greater fines, prison and even annulment of results.
The fines are so small as to be seen as a reasonable cost to parties and campaign groups. Penalties should include greater fines, prison and even annulment of results.
Timeline
| 16 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Feb 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Aug 2018
Closed
16 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.