Publisher's Synopsis
There are laws governing the conduct of elections, and what might appear to be a straightforward procedure can have very serious implications. This text uses jargon-free language to provide comprehensive coverage of the role, duties and responsibilities of the Returning Officer, the Election Agent, the candidate and the organizations supporting the candidate. It systematically deals with relevant legislation and case law that apply to elections today. Topics new to this edition or featuring expanded and updated information include: parliamentary elections; local elections; European Parliamentary elections; the registration of electors; combined polls; and legislation and cases.
