10 December (Part 1) - How can this be? An explanation
Two days ago a blog was published entitled ֹ‘How can this be?’ which was an
allusion to Bexley’s Returning Officer not rejecting Nomination Papers from an
election candidate who admits, some might say boasts, to having served a lengthy prison sentence. I have received an explanation.
All candidates are read a statement reminding them that it is a criminal offence to make a false
declaration. The Guidance does not require the Acting Returning Officer or deputies to advise the candidate further
who should have read the Guidance disqualifications himself.