Your right to vote is personal, no-one should stop you from voting, or interfere with your right to vote.
We work with West Yorkshire Police to make sure that elections in Calderdale are free, fair and transparent.
- Procedures are in place to detect and prevent electoral fraud, both in the lead up to and during elections.
- Report it right away to the Returning Officer, if you:
- Notice suspicious activity.
- Are aware that electoral offences that are or maybe being committed.
These are against the law:
- Bribery. Candidates (or supporters) cannot give money or offer gifts to persuade you to vote a particular way.
- Treating. Candidates (or supporters) cannot directly or indirectly give/provide food, drink or entertainment to influence a voter.
- Intimidation. Candidates (or supporters) cannot use undue influence, or intimidation of any kind, to influence the way you vote.
- Multiple Voting. You should not vote, or attempt to vote, more than once in the same election. This applies to both voting in person and by post.
- Personation. You should not vote, or attempt to vote, as some other person, under any circumstances! This is even if you know that person is away and how they would have voted. This applies to both voting in person and by post.
How to report offences
You can report illegal or suspicious activity, by completing this online form:
Report a suspected electoral offence
You can also report using the Electoral offences report form. Print it, complete it, then return it by email to: electoral-services@calderdale.gov.uk.
