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Elections - From: 1994 To: 1994
This page lists 2 cases, and was prepared on 21 May 2019.
Ex P Sanders Times, 30 May 1994
30 May 1994
QBD
Sedley J
Elections
A returning officer's decision on the validity of any aspect of the election was was final. Any challenge had to be made only after the election. Leave to apply for judicial review was refused.
Thompson v Dann and Another In re a Local Government Election Eel Brook Hammersmith Gazette, 16 November 1994; Times, 03 November 1994; Independent, 09 November 1994
3 Nov 1994
QBD
Elections, Criminal Evidence
The offence of 'personation' was not proven without evidence of deliberate misrepresentation as to identity when voting.
Proof of personation requires evidence of intention to vote in name of another.
Representation of the People Act 1983 60