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News and Comment December 2019

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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.

 

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