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Elections Bill

I do not agree with that. I do not think that is necessary. It is in the government manifesto and electoral fraud is not a victimless crime. I know the noble Lord, Lord Woolley, was very clear that there had been only one case of fraud but the impact of electoral fraud on voters can be very significant. It takes away their right to vote as they want to—whether through intimidation, bribery, impersonating somebody or casting their vote for them—

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
820 c551 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
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