Strengthen penalties against political parties that break electoral laws

Open for signatures 77 signatures

What the petition asks

We want to strengthen penalties for breaches of electoral laws to ensure honesty. The Electoral Commission should be empowered to investigate offences and impose punitive penalties relating to any offences, including barring parties from participating in elections.

When electoral laws are breached, political parties are fined. This can be factored into their cost models, and we believe it makes a mockery of our legislation. In order to keep elections fair and free from interference from any well-funded malign influences, we believe there needs to be severe deterrence.

Timeline

27 Mar 2026

Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 77

Status Open for signatures

Department Cabinet Office

Opened 27 Mar 2026

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