Duty to Report on the feasibility of establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform
(1) Within three months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish a report (“the report”) on the feasibility of establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform (“the Commission”).
(2) The Secretary of State must lay the report before Parliament.
(3) The purpose of the Commission is to—
(a) review the operation of the voting system for elections to the House
of Commons; and
(b) make any recommendations for reform to ensure that the voting system is fair, representative, and capable of sustaining public confidence in democratic outcomes.
(4) The Commission must be independent of Government in the exercise of its functions, must be guided by expert and public involvement, and must publish its final recommendations within twelve months of launch.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new clause would require the Secretary of State to report on the feasibility of establishing a new body known as the National Commission on Electoral Reform. This body would report on the operation of the voting system for elections to the House of Commons, and make recommendations for reform to ensure that the voting system is fair, representative and sustains public confidence.
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