The Electoral and Referendum Act (1999)

The Electoral and Referendum Act (1999) provides the legal framework for conducting elections and referendums in the UK. It sets out rules for voter registration, candidate eligibility, campaign conduct, and the administration of voting processes. The Act ensures transparency, fairness, and integrity in electoral procedures, regulating campaign financing and oversight, and establishing the Electoral Commission as an independent body to enforce these rules. Overall, it aims to safeguard democratic processes by ensuring elections and referendums are conducted legally, fairly, and efficiently.